Hudspeth County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hudspeth County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,331. It is the 212th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hudspeth County is 33.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hudspeth County is $39,336. This is 48% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 11.9%. This is 132% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $57,400. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Hudspeth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hudspeth County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 65.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (65.5% vs 39.5%).

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 63% 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 59.9%.