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Hansford County, Texas

Hansford County, Texas. Hansford County had 4,944 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48195.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

4,944

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,285 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,119

Median household income

$69,441

±$9,481 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476

Median home value

$124,800

±$44,572 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800

Median gross rent

$939

±$183 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403

How many people live in Hansford County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 5,285 residents in Hansford County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,944 for July 1, 2025, down 6.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,119 over 920 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 −131 (5,122)
  • 2021→2022 −10 (5,112)
  • 2022→2023 −34 (5,078)
  • 2023→2024 −66 (5,012)
  • 2024→2025 −68 (4,944)
Hansford County in Texas. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureHansford CountyTexasChange since 2015-2019
Total population5,11930,188,424−401
Households1,858±10710,992,816no clear change
Average household size2.72±0.162.69no clear change
Housing units2,275±1412,128,515−74

Hansford County's population since 2000

From 5,369 in 2000 to 4,944 in 2025: down 7.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

  • 2000 Census 5,369
  • 2005 (estimate) 5,258
  • 2010 Census 5,613
  • 2015 (estimate) 5,652
  • 2020 Census 5,285
  • 2025 (estimate) 4,944

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Hansford County?

Hansford County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Spearman with 2,956 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Hansford County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Spearmancity3,1712,810±289$68,617$124,0007.7%100%
Gruvercity1,1301,280±228$72,857$111,70011.5%100%
MorseGEOID 4849440CDP157373±228$62,596$74,90012.9%100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Hansford County?

The median resident of Hansford County is 35.4 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 50.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 47.0%. 16.5% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureHansford CountyTexasChange since 2015-2019
Median age35.4±0.735.6no clear change
Under 18 years28.4%±0.4 pts25.0%–
65 years and over14.1%±1.4 pts13.4%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)50.2%39.7%+2.2 pts
White alone, not Hispanic47.0%±1.0 pts39.1%−4.6 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.4 pts11.9%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.3%±0.4 pts5.5%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.6%±0.7 pts0.1%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.2%±0.3 pts0.1%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic1.6%±0.8 pts3.1%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.0%±1.0 pts0.4%–
Born outside the United States16.5%±2.8 pts17.6%−11.3 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)35.4%±4.8 pts35.1%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)6.0%±2.8 pts6.2%–
With a disability11.5%±2.5 pts12.3%–
No health insurance coverage21.3%±5.9 pts17.1%no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)77.9%±4.5 pts86.0%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)36.4%±5.4 pts33.8%+21.3 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)11.1%±3.2 pts12.3%–
Moved from another state in the past year1.0%±0.7 pts2.0%–

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 Hansford County earn?

Half of Hansford County's 1,858 households earn less than $69,441 a year (±$9,481), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,766 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,675 after inflation. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureHansford CountyTexasChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$69,441±$9,481$78,476+$22,675
Mean household income$95,369±$11,180$109,933–
Per capita income$36,375±$4,444$40,752+$11,257
People below the poverty line8.6%±3.0 pts13.8%−8.8 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line4.8%±3.6 pts18.7%–
Households receiving SNAP2.8%±2.7 pts11.4%–
Households with a broadband subscription90.0%±4.8 pts91.4%–

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 Hansford County?

Owners occupy 81.2% of Hansford County's occupied homes and renters 18.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,800 by its owner (±$44,572). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureHansford CountyTexasChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$124,800±$44,572$283,800no clear change
Median gross rent$939±$183$1,403no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent44.3%±17.5 pts42.3%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,658±$212$2,106–
Owner-occupied homes81.2%±5.8 pts62.6%+10.7 pts
Housing units2,275±1412,128,515−74
Homeowner vacancy rate0.0%±3.3 pts1.1%–
Rental vacancy rate0.0%±11.8 pts7.7%–
Single-family detached homes88.7%±4.1 pts64.4%–
Mobile homes6.6%±3.2 pts6.4%–
Built 2020 or later0.3%±0.5 pts4.0%–
Built 1939 or earlier6.7%±2.4 pts3.1%–

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 Hansford County building?

Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Hansford County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 2 units
  • 2020 3 units
  • 2021 0 units
  • 2022 1 units
  • 2023 0 units
  • 2024 0 units
  • 2025 0 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Hansford County get to work?

86.2% of Hansford County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureHansford CountyTexasChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)68.3%±3.5 pts65.3%–
Unemployment rate6.2%±4.7 pts5.3%–
Drove alone to work86.2%±5.0 pts71.4%–
Carpooled10.6%±4.3 pts10.0%–
Public transportation0.0%±2.0 pts0.9%–
Walked1.0%±1.2 pts1.5%–
Worked from home1.8%±1.2 pts14.4%–
Mean travel time to work21.7 min±5.926.7 minno clear change

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 are Hansford County's census tracts?

Hansford County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $67,917 (Tract 9503) to $83,056 (Tract 9501).

Census tracts of Hansford County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 950148195950100Gruver (20%)1,6441,834±236$83,056$143,000$9098.7%
Tract 950348195950300Spearman (44%)3,6413,285±236$67,917$120,300$1,0168.5%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Hansford County compare with Texas's other counties?

Hansford County's rank among Texas's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population200th of 253
Growth 2020-2025230th of 254
Residents per square mile192nd of 254
Median household income92nd of 253
Median home value175th of 247
Median gross rent129th of 245
Poverty rate213th of 240
Bachelor's degree or higher17th of 252
Median age196th of 254

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Source: PlainCities ranks 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

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