Jim Hogg County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Jim Hogg County, Texas has a population of 4,727, the 204th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $42,211 and the median home value is $129,400. The poverty rate is 31.4%.

Jim Hogg County Quick Facts

Population 4,727

Median Household Income $42,21190% MOE ±$3,821

Median Home Value $129,40090% MOE ±$29,879

Poverty Rate 31.4%90% MOE ±11.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.3%90% MOE ±6.5 pts

Median Age 26.1 years90% MOE ±1.5 years

Homeownership Rate 56.4%90% MOE ±8.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.8%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.1%

Cities/Places 3

Population 4,727 204th of 254

Median Income $42,211 46% lower than state

Poverty Rate 31.4%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Jim Hogg 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	5,231	4,727	-9.6%
Median household income	$41,083	$42,211	No clear change (+2.7%)
Median home value¹	$79,996	$129,400	+61.8%
Median gross rent	$719	$824	No clear change (+14.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Jim Hogg

$42,211

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jim Hogg

$129,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.6%

$25K-$50K 32.1%

$50K-$100K 18.4%

$100K+ 19.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

8.3%

$15K-$20K

7.3%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

7.1%

$35K-$40K

2.1%

$40K-$45K

13.6%

$45K-$50K

8.3%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

1.7%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

2.9%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.4%

Renter 43.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $824/mo 23.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.3%

18-34

29.8%

35-54

18.7%

55-74

16.9%

75+

2.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jim Hogg County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hebbronville	4,194	$42,455	32.9%	$136,300
South Fork Estates	177	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Las Lomitas	118	N/A	24.6%	$148,400

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Population Overview

Jim Hogg County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,727. It is the 204th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jim Hogg County is 26.1 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, Jim Hogg County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jim Hogg County is $42,211. This is 46% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 128% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $129,400. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jim Hogg County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 8.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (91.4% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 78.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jim Hogg 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 Jim Hogg County, Texas?

Jim Hogg County has a population of 4,727, making it the 204th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Jim Hogg County?

The median household income in Jim Hogg County is $42,211 with a poverty rate of 31.4%.

How many cities are in Jim Hogg County, Texas?

Jim Hogg County contains 3 Census-designated places.