Hudspeth County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Hudspeth County, Texas has a population of 3,403, the 212th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $48,600 and the median home value is $64,000. The poverty rate is 17.3%.

Hudspeth County Quick Facts

Population 3,403

Median Household Income $48,60090% MOE ±$11,506

Median Home Value $64,00090% MOE ±$12,904

Poverty Rate 17.3%90% MOE ±7.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Median Age 37.6 years90% MOE ±6.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.6%90% MOE ±8.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 9.6%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 58.3%

Cities/Places 4

Population 3,403 212th of 254

Median Income $48,600 38% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.3%

Unemployment 8.0%

How Hudspeth 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	4,415	3,403	-22.9%
Median household income	$38,985	$48,600	No clear change (+24.7%)
Median home value¹	$62,643	$64,000	No clear change (+2.2%)
Median gross rent	$812	$705	No clear change (-13.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Hudspeth

$48,600

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hudspeth

$64,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.0%

$25K-$50K 29.3%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 15.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

11.2%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

12.3%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

11.5%

$60K-$75K

16.3%

$75K-$100K

3.3%

$100K-$125K

6.4%

$125K-$150K

2.4%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

3.4%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

48.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.6%

Renter 26.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $705/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

29.3%

35-54

31.9%

55-74

17.3%

75+

3.8%

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 Hudspeth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Hancock	1,345	$48,000	12.3%	$52,800
Sierra Blanca	734	$55,063	33.9%	$60,600
Dell City	82	N/A	9.8%	N/A
Acala	29	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hudspeth County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,403. It is the 212th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hudspeth County is 37.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hudspeth County is $48,600. This is 38% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $64,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Hudspeth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 66.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 39.7%).

Education

9.6% 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 72% 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 58.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County, Texas?

Hudspeth County has a population of 3,403, making it the 212th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hudspeth County?

The median household income in Hudspeth County is $48,600 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.

How many cities are in Hudspeth County, Texas?

Hudspeth County contains 4 Census-designated places.