Hungerford, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 171, Hungerford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hungerford is a small community located in Texas, within Wharton County. The total population is 171. It ranks as the 1589th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hungerford is 80.7 years. This is 127% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 85.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hungerford is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.7%.

Education

53.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hungerford in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 59% higher 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 97.1%. Notably, 53.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hungerford, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.