Hansford County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hansford County, Texas has a population of 5,119, the 200th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,441 and the median home value is $124,800. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Hansford County Quick Facts

Population 5,119

Median Household Income $69,44190% MOE ±$9,481

Median Home Value $124,80090% MOE ±$44,572

Poverty Rate 8.6%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.2%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Median Age 35.4 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 81.2%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.4%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.9%

Cities/Places 3

Population 5,119 200th of 254

Median Income $69,441 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.6%

Unemployment 6.2%

How Hansford County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,520	5,119	-7.3%
Median household income	$46,767	$69,441	+48.5%
Median home value¹	$117,286	$124,800	No clear change (+6.4%)
Median gross rent	$964	$939	No clear change (-2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hansford

$69,441

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hansford

$124,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 15.4%

$50K-$100K 36.3%

$100K+ 32.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

10.1%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

6.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.2%

Renter 18.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $939/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.4%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

21.5%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hansford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Spearman	2,810	$68,617	7.7%	$124,000
Gruver	1,280	$72,857	11.5%	$111,700
Morse	373	$62,596	12.9%	$74,900

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Population Overview

Hansford County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,119. It is the 200th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hansford County is 35.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Hansford County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hansford County is $69,441. This is 12% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $124,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Hansford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hansford County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.0%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hansford County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hansford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hansford County, Texas?

Hansford County has a population of 5,119, making it the 200th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hansford County?

The median household income in Hansford County is $69,441 with a poverty rate of 8.6%.

How many cities are in Hansford County, Texas?

Hansford County contains 3 Census-designated places.