Hopkins County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hopkins County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hopkins County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hopkins County, Texas. The estimated population of Hopkins County, Texas is 36,666 people, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look at the total population in Hopkins County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,666
 -0.11% +2.05%
2020
36,708
+0.61%
-
2019
36,486
+0.68%
-
2018
36,240
+0.87%
-
2017
35,929
 - -

Population of Hopkins County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.2%
74%
 -2.43%
Black/African American
7%
6.7%
 +4.48%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
17.5%
16.3%
 +7.36%
Asian
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
2%
 -15.00%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hopkins County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 0% 38.1 +0.26% 40.8 -0.73%
2020 39.5 +0.77% 38 -0.26% 41.1 +2.24%
2019 39.2 -0.76% 38.1 -1.3% 40.2 +0.5%
2018 39.5 -0.25% 38.6 -0.26% 40 -0.5%
2017 39.6 - 38.7 - 40.2 -

The median age of Hopkins County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,399 +10.79% 2,343 -1.83% 2,664 2,285
10 to 19 2,663 -9.99% 2,447 +2.77% 2,399 2,498
20 to 29 2,091 +5.72% 2,104 +1.11% 2,212 2,124
30 to 39 1,945 +9.45% 2,206 +1.49% 2,128 2,231
40 to 49 2,203 -3.39% 2,251 -3.45% 2,117 2,174
50 to 59 2,645 -15.74% 2,374 +7.32% 2,249 2,549
60 to 69 1,889 +26.47% 2,083 +15.52% 2,436 2,423
70+ 1,808 +4.02% 2,478 -6.92% 1,877 2,300

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hopkins County, Texas is $57,745.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hopkins County.

  • Under 25
    $48,627.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,040.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,692.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,521.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hopkins County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hopkins County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hopkins County, Texas is currently $76,340.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.37% of households in Hopkins County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hopkins County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.26%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.37%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hopkins County is $28,882.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hopkins County by the total population of Hopkins County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hopkins County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hopkins County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hopkins County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hopkins County over the age of 16 is 28,628.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hopkins County is 59.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,808 48.10% 4.80%
20 to 24 years 2,214 84.00% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 2,122 82.30% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 2,258 88.30% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 4,193 84.00% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 4,585 80.20% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 2,412 63.60% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 2,416 54.40% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 3,973 32.60% 1.40%
75 years and over 2,647 6.40% 2.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hopkins County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,864 61.40% 4.10%
Black or African American 1,915 66.60% 10.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 103 65.00% 0.00%
Asian 218 49.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 35 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,523 70.30% 4.00%
Two or more races 970 80.20% 4.50%
Hispanic or Latino 4,288 75.00% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,541 59.90% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hopkins County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hopkins County is 17,103, with median earnings of $33,826.00.

Women in Hopkins County, Texas earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,103 $33,826.00
Male 9,124 $41,583.00
Female 7,979 $28,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,477 $57,917.00
Business and Financial 852 $57,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 127 $59,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 215 $63,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $93,469.00
Community and Social Service 271 $46,384.00
Legal 58 $49,038.00
Educational and Library 1,155 $44,130.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 204 $21,402.00
Healthcare Practitioners 849 $47,264.00
Healthcare Support 457 $28,861.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 127 $89,922.00
Law Enforcement 163 $60,469.00
Food Preparation and Serving 650 $10,802.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 581 $13,768.00
Personal Care and Service 536 $8,106.00
Sales 1,666 $25,073.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,831 $26,576.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 311 $27,188.00
Construction and Extraction 1,236 $33,134.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 935 $38,114.00
Production 1,240 $42,760.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,065 $52,098.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,012 $70,368.00 465 $45,729.00
Business and Financial 260 $59,167.00 592 $56,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 77 $54,821.00 50 $59,071.00
Architecture and Engineering 199 $64,041.00 16 $52,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $93,393.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 104 $73,750.00 167 $43,352.00
Legal 37 $12,202.00 21 $49,519.00
Educational and Library 159 $55,417.00 996 $42,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $20,789.00 150 $21,932.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $81,583.00 666 $43,947.00
Healthcare Support 33 $33,365.00 424 $28,389.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $95,000.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 154 $61,875.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 141 $8,625.00 509 $12,326.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 330 $19,063.00 251 $4,562.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $0.00 511 $7,841.00
Sales 741 $31,356.00 925 $19,120.00
Office and Administrative Support 407 $16,827.00 1,424 $27,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 293 $28,068.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,234 $33,169.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 898 $38,513.00 37 $0.00
Production 951 $48,625.00 289 $26,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 934 $55,156.00 131 $16,432.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,746 households in Hopkins County, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,804 families in Hopkins County with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,272 890 1,642 3,942
Average Household Size 3.22 3.33 3.12 1.19
Total Families 7,272 890 1,642 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.06 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 9,804 families in Hopkins County, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hopkins County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,632 housing units in Hopkins County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,746 87.94%
Vacant 1,886 12.06%

23.24% of the total 15,632 housing units in Hopkins County are rental units. This is approximately 3,633 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,463 are occupied by the owner - or 60.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hopkins County is $872.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hopkins County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    650
  • Less than $500
    222
  • $500 to $999
    2,212
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,122
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    58
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hopkins County is $142,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hopkins County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,231
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,962
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,741
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,353
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,696
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    992
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    389
  • $1,000,000 or more
    99

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hopkins County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hopkins County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,057
  • 1940 to 1949
    761
  • 1950 to 1959
    973
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,387
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,201
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,519
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,486
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,265
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,941
  • 2014 or later
    42

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hopkins County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    427
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,834
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,805
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,680

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hopkins County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hopkins County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hopkins County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    779
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,033
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,575
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,322
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,788
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    677
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,287
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    383
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    213
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    745
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    632
  • 90 or more minutes
    723

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hopkins County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hopkins County, Texas

We have data for 9 places in Hopkins County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.