Fort Hancock is a CDP located in Hudspeth County Texas. Fort Hancock has a 2024 population of 1,124. Fort Hancock is currently declining at a rate of -3.77% annually and its population has decreased by -38.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,842 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Hancock is $35,121 with a poverty rate of 35.04%. The median age in Fort Hancock is 26.9 years: 26 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Hancock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 635 | 52.35% |
| White | 499 | 41.14% |
| Other race | 76 | 6.27% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 424 | 2.86 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 191 | 3.46 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 92 | 3.93 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 92 | 0 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 49 | 2.02 | 0 | 100 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 11.63% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 0.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 2.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 0.87% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 38.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 271 | 39.39% |
| Some College | 42 | 6.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 672 | 321 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 170 | 11 |
| Other Race | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,671 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $23,047 | $3,750 |
| Overall | $29,844 | $37,627 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,844
Average Earnings
$37,627
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.14% of Fort Hancock residents speak only English, while 92.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 425 | 35.51% |
| Multiple | 635 | 156 | 24.57% |
| Other | 76 | 55 | 72.37% |
35.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.33%
Male Poverty Rate
37.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Hancock is Other, with 72.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Hancock is Multiple, with 24.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 39.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.66% |
| High School | 18.66% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 48.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,576 | $39,936 |
| Households | $31,471 | $35,121 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $17,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 1.53% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.67%
Born in Fort Hancock
69.99%
Native Born
30.01%
Foreign Born
23.17%
Non Citizen
6.84%
Naturalized
69.99% of Fort Hancock residents were born in the United States, with 53.67% having been born in Texas. 23.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,124 | -44 | -3.77% |
| 2023 | 1,168 | -45 | -3.71% |
| 2022 | 1,213 | 223 | 22.53% |
| 2021 | 990 | -852 | -46.25% |
| 2020 | 1,842 | 15 | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 1,827 | -71 | -3.74% |
| 2018 | 1,898 | 432 | 29.47% |
| 2017 | 1,466 | -25 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 1,491 | -132 | -8.13% |
| 2015 | 1,623 | 33 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 1,590 | -56 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 1,646 | -226 | -12.07% |
| 2012 | 1,872 | -20 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 1,892 | 142 | 8.11% |
| 2010 | 1,750 | 0 | 0% |