Population 5,119 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hansford County
Household size in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Hansford County holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Texas as a whole looks much the same. Household size has crept up from 2.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Hansford County is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 36.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Hansford County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 13 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hansford County
Renters in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hansford County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 62.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.5% of the housing in Hansford County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Hansford County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $579 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $581 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $928 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$350 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hansford County pays $928 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $350 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hansford County
Bachelor's degrees in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Hansford County (35.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 19 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Hansford County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Hansford County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hansford County
| Period | Hansford County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Hansford County: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hansford County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansford County | 2.80 | 34.9 | 5.7% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 1970 | $928 | 35.4% | 77.7% | 7.1% |
| Ochiltree County | 2.73 | 35.0 | 20.4% | 27.3% | 18.3% | 1976 | $1,042 | 18.2% | 77.6% | 0.3% |
| Sherman County | 2.66 | 41.0 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 25.8% | 1966 | $750 | 30.4% | 76.8% | 2.0% |
| Lipscomb County | 2.81 | 35.2 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 26.2% | 1972 | $840 | 21.9% | 83.5% | 6.3% |
| Dallam County | 2.94 | 31.2 | 15.8% | 36.0% | 19.1% | 1977 | $1,101 | 12.6% | 80.6% | 3.1% |
| Ellis County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 17.9% | 30.1% | 1969 | $771 | 20.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Major County | 2.37 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 1976 | $772 | 19.9% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| Garfield County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,026 | 23.3% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| Noble County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1973 | $826 | 18.6% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Pawnee County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 15.5% | 1978 | $884 | 16.7% | 87.0% | 4.5% |
| Rio Arriba County | 2.80 | 42.9 | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.9% | 1984 | $770 | 18.9% | 88.0% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bracken County, KY · Wetzel County, WV · Weston County, WY · West Carroll Parish, LA · Wells County, ND · Washington County, KY · Washington County, KS · Brown County, KS · Brown County, IL · Brooks County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hansford County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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