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Hawkins, TX
City in Wood County, Texas.
Population
1,876
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
851
ZIP codes
0
Hawkins and its ZIP codes
Hawkins at a glance
- Hawkins is about 7.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,404, 8% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $796 a month.
Local data for Hawkins, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawkins, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,404
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$796/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (163), Mexican Americans (73), Polish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Hawkins.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,025
10,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$446M
FY 2026, $9,956 per person
How people get to work
Hawkins, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawkins, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hawkins, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Hawkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big SandyTown | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| WinonaTown | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 8.7 |
| LindaleCity | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| GladewaterCity | 15 mi | 11.6 |
| HideawayCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Union GroveCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MineolaCity | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| GilmerCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Warren CityCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| TylerCity | 19 mi | 57.8 |
| East MountainCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| QuitmanCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| White OakCity | 20 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawkins, TX in?
- Hawkins is in Wood County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hawkins, TX?
- About 1,876 people live in Hawkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawkins?
- Nearby places include Big Sandy (5.1 mi), Winona (7.3 mi), Holly Lake Ranch (7.7 mi), Lindale (14 mi), Gladewater (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023