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Como, TX

Town in Hopkins County, Texas.

Population

616

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

558

ZIP codes

0

Como and its ZIP codes

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Como at a glance

  • Como is about 4.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,500, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,800 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $955 a month.

Local data for Como, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Como, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,500

Poverty rate

26.0%

Median home value

$169,800

Median rent

$955/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

6.2%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (253), German Americans (54), Irish Americans (49).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hopkins County. PPP loans are for Como.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,573

14,697 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,893

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$230M

FY 2026, $6,252 per person

Hopkins County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Como, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled15.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.3%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Como, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

515

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

55

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 34°F

46.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Como, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.3%

U.S. 11.1% +11.2 pts

Cities near Como

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sulphur SpringsCity9 mi20.5
YantisTown11 mi1.8
WinnsboroCity13 mi3.7
Mount VernonTown17 mi4.3
QuitmanCity18 mi1.9
TiraTown18 mi1.4
AlbaTown21 mi1.1
EmoryCity21 mi2
CumbyCity22 mi1
Miller's CoveTown22 mi0.2
WinfieldCity22 mi0.8
PointCity25 mi2.8
CooperCity25 mi1.5
Rocky MoundTown26 mi0.4
Lone OakCity27 mi1.1
CommerceCity28 mi8.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Como, TX in?
Como is in Hopkins County, Texas.
What is the population of Como, TX?
About 616 people live in Como, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Como?
Nearby places include Sulphur Springs (9 mi), Yantis (11 mi), Winnsboro (13 mi), Mount Vernon (17 mi), Quitman (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023