City · Texas
Hico, Texas
Hico, city, in Hamilton County, Texas. Hico had 1,496 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,335 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,771 (±287). GEOID 4833548.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,335 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,771 ±287
Median household income
$67,500
±$30,625 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$176,700
±$75,419 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$767
±$616 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hico and what county is it in?
Hico is a city in Hamilton County, Texas. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 732 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 1,335 | 100.0% |
| Erath County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hico, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,496 people lived in Hico on July 1, 2025, up 12.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,335 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,771 (±287).
| Measure | Hico | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,771 ±287 | 8,406 | no clear change |
| Households | 628 ±138 | 3,120 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.60 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 741 ±133 | 4,372 | no clear change |
Hico's population since 2000
From 1,341 in 2000 to 1,496 in 2025: up 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hico as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hico?
The median resident of Hico is 35.6 years old; 33.0% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%.
| Measure | Hico | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±7.7 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.0% ±7.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±6.1 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±6.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% ±6.6 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5% ±5.9 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±3.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1% ±6.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0% ±6.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.3% ±5.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±5.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±7.8 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±3.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.2% ±2.0 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hico earn?
Half of Hico's 628 households earn less than $67,500 a year (±$30,625), against $58,219 in Hamilton County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $47,741 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hico | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,500 ±$30,625 | $58,219 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,194 ±$12,985 | $84,322 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,798 ±$3,759 | $35,419 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±6.7 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±5.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 78.3% ±15.6 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.6% ±15.4 pts | 84.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hico?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Hico's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,700 by its owner (±$75,419).
| Measure | Hico | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,700 ±$75,419 | $147,700 | +$77,875 |
| Median gross rent | $767 ±$616 | $885 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4% ±26.7 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,700 ±$246 | $1,471 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9% ±11.5 pts | 78.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.1% ±11.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Housing units | 741 ±133 | 4,372 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±27.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.8% ±8.8 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.6% ±6.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.3% ±7.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±8.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hico building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Hico in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 12.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hico work and get to work?
82.3% of Hico's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Hico | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±7.9 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±4.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3% ±8.3 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±7.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6% ±5.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±4.4 | 18.0 min | +7.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hico?
No census tract lies mostly in Hico; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Hamilton County | 2,841 | $70,455 |
| Tract 9507Erath County | 2,064 | $78,409 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hico) · Census block assignment files
How does Hico compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hico is the 8,744th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 696th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hico ranks 463rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 696th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 202nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 690th | 979 |
| Median household income | 463rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 710th | 978 |
| Median home value | 549th | 950 |
| Poverty rate | 487th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 385th | 877 |
| Median age | 547th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 345th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 757th | 976 |
Hico's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hico with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hico?
23 of the 57 figures for Hico on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hico are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hico.