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Hico, TX
City in Hamilton County, Texas.
Population
1,771
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
971
ZIP codes
0
Hico and its ZIP codes
Hico at a glance
- Hico is about 8.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,500 a year, 14% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,700 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $767 a month.
Local data for Hico, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hico, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,500
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$767/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (217), German Americans (137), Scottish Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Hico.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,007
2,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.5M
FY 2026, $7,969 per person
How people get to work
Hico, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hico, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 32°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hico, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Hico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IredellCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Walnut SpringsCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| LamkinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Cranfills GapCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| StephenvilleCity | 19 mi | 12 |
| DublinCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| HamiltonCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| MeridianCity | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| GustineTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen RoseCity | 24 mi | 4 |
| MorganCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Bluff DaleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| LinglevilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| TolarCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hico, TX in?
- Hico is in Hamilton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hico, TX?
- About 1,771 people live in Hico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hico?
- Nearby places include Iredell (9.2 mi), Carlton (9.8 mi), Walnut Springs (17 mi), Lamkin (18 mi), Cranfills Gap (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023