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Jim Hogg County, Texas
Jim Hogg County, Texas. Jim Hogg County had 4,555 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 5 places (5 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48247.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,555
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,838 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,727
Median household income
$42,211
±$3,821 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$129,400
±$29,879 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$824
±$139 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Jim Hogg County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,838 residents in Jim Hogg County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,555 for July 1, 2025, down 5.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,727 over 1,136 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jim Hogg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,727 | 30,188,424 | −504 |
| Households | 1,279±195 | 10,992,816 | −347 |
| Average household size | 3.64±0.55 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,872±205 | 12,128,515 | −596 |
Jim Hogg County's population since 2000
From 5,281 in 2000 to 4,555 in 2025: down 13.7%. 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 Jim Hogg County?
Jim Hogg County holds 5 places: 5 census-designated places. The largest is Hebbronville with 4,194 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hebbronville | 4,101 | $42,455 |
|---|---|---|
| Las LomitasGEOID 4841569 | 235 | not published |
| South Fork EstatesGEOID 4868966 | 136 | not published |
| ThompsonvilleGEOID 4872758 | 26 | not published |
| GuerraGEOID 4831484 | 3 | not published |
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 Jim Hogg County?
The median resident of Jim Hogg County is 26.1 years old; 32.3% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.0%.
| Measure | Jim Hogg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.1±1.5 | 35.6 | −6.3 |
| Under 18 years | 32.3%±4.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6%±2.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 91.4%±4.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.0%±4.5 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.7%±12.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.0%±9.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.1%±7.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±7.2 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.6 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 Jim Hogg County earn?
Half of Jim Hogg County's 1,279 households earn less than $42,211 a year (±$3,821), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $41,083 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jim Hogg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,211±$3,821 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,652±$13,108 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,707±$3,893 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.4%±11.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.0%±16.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.8%±9.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.3%±9.2 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 Jim Hogg County?
Owners occupy 56.4% of Jim Hogg County's occupied homes and renters 43.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $129,400 by its owner (±$29,879). The median renter pays $824 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jim Hogg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,400±$29,879 | $283,800 | +$49,405 |
| Median gross rent | $824±$139 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7%±28.2 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,431±$965 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.4%±9.6 pts | 62.6% | −15.2 pts |
| Housing units | 1,872±205 | 12,128,515 | −596 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.8%±5.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.6%±7.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±4.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6%±4.1 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 do people in Jim Hogg County get to work?
81.4% of Jim Hogg County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes.
| Measure | Jim Hogg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±10.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±6.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4%±11.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6%±9.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4%±3.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±6.4 | 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 Jim Hogg County's census tracts?
Jim Hogg County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,460 (Tract 9504) to $47,609 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950248247950200 | 1,638±326 | $47,609 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950448247950400 | 3,089±326 | $41,460 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jim Hogg County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 204th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 228th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 203rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 246th of 253 |
| Median home value | 171st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 186th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 207th of 252 |
| Median age | 254th 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 Jim Hogg 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.