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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hudspeth 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.