Hansford County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hansford County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,182. It is the 201st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hansford County is 35.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.9% 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 $68,299. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $132,100. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Hansford County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% 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 49.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hansford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.