Hopkins County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Hopkins County, Texas has a population of 37,784, the 83rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,888 and the median home value is $221,100. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Hopkins County Quick Facts

Population 37,784

Median Household Income $70,88890% MOE ±$5,106

Median Home Value $221,10090% MOE ±$11,502

Poverty Rate 11.9%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 39.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 71.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.3%

Cities/Places 4

Population 37,784 83rd of 254

Median Income $70,888 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Hopkins 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	36,486	37,784	+3.6%
Median household income	$64,093	$70,888	+10.6%
Median home value¹	$141,408	$221,100	+56.4%
Median gross rent	$998	$1,109	+11.1%

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

Median Household Income

Hopkins

$70,888

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hopkins

$221,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 32.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,109/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

23.7%

75+

7.8%

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 Hopkins County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sulphur Springs	16,401	$62,397	14.7%	$217,800
Cumby	720	$58,846	17.2%	$118,800
Como	616	$57,500	26.0%	$169,800
Tira	418	$76,071	9.1%	$129,600

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Population Overview

Hopkins County is located in Texas with a total population of 37,784. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopkins County is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopkins County is $70,888. This is 10% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $221,100. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hopkins County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.5% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower 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 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hopkins 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 Hopkins County, Texas?

Hopkins County has a population of 37,784, making it the 83rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hopkins County?

The median household income in Hopkins County is $70,888 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Hopkins County, Texas?

Hopkins County contains 4 Census-designated places.