Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hico, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,771

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%1,479

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%217

Black

3.3%58

Two or More

0.7%13

Asian

0.2%3

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%33

High School Diploma

29.6%330

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%79

Some College (1+ yr)

22.9%255

Associate's Degree

4.3%48

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%198

Master's Degree

4.8%54

Professional Degree

0.9%10

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,700

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%483

Renter-Occupied

23.1%145

Total Units

741

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%31

$50K–$100K

15.5%75

$100K–$150K

24%116

$150K–$200K

8.3%40

$200K–$300K

21.3%103

$300K–$500K

11.8%57

$500K–$1M

11.6%56

$1M+

1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%5

2010–2019

16.6%123

2000–2009

2.2%16

1990–1999

3.1%23

1980–1989

7.2%53

1970–1979

18.6%138

1960–1969

17.8%132

1950–1959

5.8%43

1940–1949

6.7%50

1939 or earlier

21.3%158

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.2%315

Utility Gas

42.8%269

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%29

Wood

1.1%7

No Fuel

0.8%5

Solar

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,500

Mean Household Incomei

$68,194

Per Capita Incomei

$25,798

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

683

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%24

$10K–$15K

10.8%68

$15K–$20K

4%25

$20K–$25K

5.4%34

$25K–$30K

1.3%8

$30K–$35K

17.2%108

$35K–$40K

0.5%3

$40K–$45K

2.4%15

$45K–$50K

0.3%2

$50K–$60K

2.2%14

$60K–$75K

11.6%73

$75K–$100K

9.4%59

$100K–$125K

16.7%105

$125K–$150K

11%69

$150K–$200K

2.1%13

$200K+

1.3%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes92% occupied$443/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

50%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

39%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

874.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

633

Avg. Commutei

20.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

52(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured