Happy is a town located in Swisher County Texas. Happy has a 2024 population of 610. Happy is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 600 in 2020.
The average household income in Happy is $77,295 with a poverty rate of 23.35%. The median age in Happy is 28 years: 28.3 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 627 | 82.72% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 15.44% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 213 | 3.56 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 140 | 4.71 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.09 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 3 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
4.64
Average Family Size
3.56
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 6.45% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 6.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 13.4% |
| High School Graduate | 170 | 42.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 6.95% |
| Some College | 41 | 10.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 221 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 116 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Asian | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,750 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $101,250 | $46,094 |
| High School Graduate | $39,244 | $39,477 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,938 | $34,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,593 | $39,680 | $35,625 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $52,917 | $28,929 |
$39,593
Average Earnings
$39,680
Average Male
$35,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.69% of Happy residents speak only English, while 30.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 158 | 39.4% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 14 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
23.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.59%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Happy is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Happy is Hispanic, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.18% |
| High School | 15.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 11% |
| Male Employed | 1.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,205 | $98,315 |
| Households | $67,656 | $77,295 |
| Married Families | $99,659 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,350 | $29,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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 45-54.
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 |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 2.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
70.98%
Born in Happy
81.53%
Native Born
18.47%
Foreign Born
15.04%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
81.53% of Happy residents were born in the United States, with 70.98% having been born in Texas. 15.04% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 623 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 621 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 618 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 615 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 613 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 610 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 608 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 606 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 610 | 10 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 600 | -68 | -10.18% |
| 2019 | 668 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 664 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 660 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 663 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 662 | -14 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 676 | -7 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 683 | 7 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 676 | -9 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 685 | 0 | 0% |