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Hudspeth County

Texas · 3,202 residents · 4,570.517 sq mi
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Hudspeth County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,505. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,500. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,202
−4%since 2000
from 3,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+19%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Hudspeth County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,505
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,267
+39%since 2000
from $9,549 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23%(770)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino75%(2,509)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(1,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(1,094)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(2,036)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other3%(97)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,966)
Diversity Score
61
+35%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
37.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudspeth County, Texas?

Hudspeth County, Texas has about 3,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudspeth County, Texas?

The typical household in Hudspeth County, Texas earns about $31,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudspeth County, Texas expensive?

In Hudspeth County, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,500, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Hudspeth County, Texas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hudspeth County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudspeth County, Texas?

About 23.1% of people in Hudspeth County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudspeth County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudspeth County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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