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Hopkins County, Texas
Hopkins County, Texas. Hopkins County had 39,063 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 48223.
Hopkins County is the county of the Sulphur Springs, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,063
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,787 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,784
Median household income
$70,888
±$5,106 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$221,100
±$11,502 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,109
±$51 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Hopkins County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,787 residents in Hopkins County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,063 for July 1, 2025, up 6.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,784 over 767 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hopkins County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,784 | 30,188,424 | +1,298 |
| Households | 14,002±297 | 10,992,816 | +578 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.06 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,882±49 | 12,128,515 | +501 |
Hopkins County's population since 2000
From 31,960 in 2000 to 39,063 in 2025: up 22.2%. 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.
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 Hopkins County?
Hopkins County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Sulphur Springs with 17,054 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sulphur Springs | 15,941 | $62,397 |
|---|---|---|
| Como | 728 | $57,500 |
| Cumby | 679 | $58,846 |
| Tira | 319 | $76,071 |
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 Hopkins County?
The median resident of Hopkins County is 39.5 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.7%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hopkins County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.5 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.7% | 39.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.5%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.0%±1.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.7%±1.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.9%±2.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Hopkins County earn?
Half of Hopkins County's 14,002 households earn less than $70,888 a year (±$5,106), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,092 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,796 after inflation. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hopkins County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,888±$5,106 | $78,476 | +$6,796 |
| Mean household income | $94,256±$6,304 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,712±$2,240 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.4 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±1.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Hopkins County?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Hopkins County's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,100 by its owner (±$11,502). The median renter pays $1,109 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hopkins County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,100±$11,502 | $283,800 | +$79,693 |
| Median gross rent | $1,109±$51 | $1,403 | +$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7%±5.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,527±$78 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1%±2.3 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,882±49 | 12,128,515 | +501 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±2.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1%±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Hopkins County building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units across Hopkins County in 2025 (62 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hopkins County get to work?
77.5% of Hopkins County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Hopkins County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±1.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±2.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 14.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±1.4 | 26.7 min | no 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 Hopkins County's census tracts?
Hopkins County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,759 (Tract 9504.02) to $91,719 (Tract 9503.01).
| Tract 950148223950100 | 3,303±344 | $73,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248223950200 | 4,822±487 | $74,943 |
| Tract 9503.0148223950301 | 2,692±278 | $91,719 |
| Tract 9503.0248223950302 | 3,964±572 | $66,954 |
| Tract 9504.0148223950401 | 3,862±517 | $74,728 |
| Tract 9504.0248223950402 | 3,883±417 | $55,759 |
| Tract 950548223950500 | 2,999±304 | $61,007 |
| Tract 950648223950600 | 4,138±366 | $69,866 |
| Tract 950748223950700 | 4,730±464 | $61,063 |
| Tract 950848223950800 | 3,391±443 | $75,639 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hopkins County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 83rd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 254 |
| Median household income | 78th of 253 |
| Median home value | 67th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 158th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 105th of 252 |
| Median age | 123rd of 254 |
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
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 Hopkins County 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' school search.