Hico is a city located in Hamilton County Texas. Hico has a 2024 population of 1,500. Hico is currently growing at a rate of 2.74% annually and its population has increased by 12.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,338 in 2020.
The average household income in Hico is $61,341 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Hico is 36.6 years: 33 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,564 | 86.6% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 5.59% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 629 | 2.79 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.02 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 243 | 4.81 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 37 | 4.27 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 17 | 5.18 | 100 | 0 |
4.57
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 5.4% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 13.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 417 | 36.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 4.16% |
| Some College | 339 | 30.03% |
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 | 993 | 936 | 203 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 72 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 57 | 8 |
| Other Race | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 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 other race people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,844 | $97,500 | $34,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,167 | $64,844 | $41,406 |
| High School Graduate | $31,641 | $69,792 | $17,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,472 | $70,357 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,385 | $68,646 | $18,875 |
| Some College | $53,523 | $61,154 | $20,809 |
$45,385
Average Earnings
$68,646
Average Male
$18,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.44% of Hico residents speak only English, while 7.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 149 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 44 | 28.03% |
| Multiple | 101 | 35 | 34.65% |
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.82%
Male Poverty Rate
16.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hico is Multiple, with 34.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hico is White, with 10.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.12% |
| High School | 24.1% |
| Some College | 6.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,094 | $90,688 |
| Households | $52,250 | $61,341 |
| Married Families | $97,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,083 | $32,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
62
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 5.74% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
68.72%
Born in Hico
95.29%
Native Born
4.71%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
95.29% of Hico residents were born in the United States, with 68.72% having been born in Texas. 4.43% 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 | 1,704 | 41 | 2.47% |
| 2028 | 1,663 | 41 | 2.53% |
| 2027 | 1,622 | 40 | 2.53% |
| 2026 | 1,582 | 41 | 2.66% |
| 2025 | 1,541 | 41 | 2.73% |
| 2024 | 1,500 | 40 | 2.74% |
| 2023 | 1,460 | 72 | 5.19% |
| 2022 | 1,388 | 36 | 2.66% |
| 2021 | 1,352 | 14 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 1,338 | -79 | -5.58% |
| 2019 | 1,417 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 1,413 | 23 | 1.65% |
| 2017 | 1,390 | 34 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 1,356 | 25 | 1.88% |
| 2015 | 1,331 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,337 | -11 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 1,348 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,347 | -21 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 1,368 | -13 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,381 | 0 | 0% |