Hopkins County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hopkins County is located in Texas with a total population of 37,351. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopkins County is 39.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopkins County is $64,725. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $193,200. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 71.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.2% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 84.6%.