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 $57,619 with a poverty rate of 17.6%. The median age in Happy is 28.5 years: 28.2 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 577 | 92.32% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 6.72% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 198 | 3.16 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Married | 113 | 4.44 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 70 | 1.09 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Male | 8 | 2.63 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 7 | 3.71 | 100 | 0 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
85.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 5.03% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 11.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 23.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 32.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 5.31% |
| Some College | 57 | 15.92% |
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 | 255 | 244 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 70 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,560 | $0 | $28,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $45,938 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $36,351 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $34,722 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,438 | $36,014 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $29,408 | $48,125 | $25,833 |
$33,438
Average Earnings
$36,014
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.45% of Happy residents speak only English, while 25.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 78 | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 29 | 12.66% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
17.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.87%
Male Poverty Rate
18.39%
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 12.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.62% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 12.84% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,833 | $69,592 |
| Households | $51,429 | $57,619 |
| Married Families | $67,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,125 | $34,909 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 3.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
71.52%
Born in Happy
84.64%
Native Born
15.36%
Foreign Born
11.68%
Non Citizen
3.68%
Naturalized
84.64% of Happy residents were born in the United States, with 71.52% having been born in Texas. 11.68% 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% |