Hunt County, TX

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2022 Population

101,596

2.85% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

37.6

0.265% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

12.2%

9.9% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$66,885

9.55% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$184,000

21.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,074

2.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Hunt County, TX had a population of 102k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $66,885. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Hunt County, TX grew from 98,783 to 101,596, a 2.85% increase and its median household income grew from $61,053 to $66,885, a 9.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hunt County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.57%), Other (Hispanic) (6.03%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.16%).

None of the households in Hunt County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Hunt County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hunt County, TX are Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (3,530 degrees awarded in 2022), RCCGNA Seminary (361 degrees), and Bella Cosmetology and Barber College (483559) (21 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Hunt County, TX was $184,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Hunt County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hunt County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hunt County, TX is home to a population of 102k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.83% of Hunt County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.93k people).

In 2022, there were 8.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.8k people) in Hunt County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k White (Hispanic) and 7.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2022 Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.6% of Hunt County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Hunt County, TX was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hunt County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hunt County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.8k ± 241
White (Hispanic)
7.95k ± 920
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.69k ± 427

18.6%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

18.6% of the people in Hunt County, TX are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hunt County, TX as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.83%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.93k people

6.91%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.82k people

As of 2022, 6.83% of Hunt County, TX residents (6.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hunt County, TX was 6.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hunt County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,382 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
1,913 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,087 ± 292

Hunt County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hunt County, TX employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Hunt County, TX are Manufacturing (6,149 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,480 people), and Retail Trade (5,404 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,203), Public Administration ($59,019), and Utilities ($56,761).

Employment

Occupations

46.1k

2022 Value

± 1,792

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hunt County, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 44.8k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hunt County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,638 people), Management Occupations (4,770 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,042 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hunt County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2022 Value

± 1,792

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hunt County, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 44.8k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hunt County, TX, are Manufacturing (6,149 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,480 people), and Retail Trade (5,404 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hunt County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hunt County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,318

Median earning men ± $2,701

$34,004

Median earning women ± $1,305

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($71,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,327), and Wholesale Trade ($58,097).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($51,122), Wholesale Trade ($45,380), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,583).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

596
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
337
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
317
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Senator Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Hunt County, TX awarded 3,912 degrees. The student population of Hunt County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,432 male students and 7,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hunt County, TX are White (1,616 and 44.4%), followed by Black or African American (922 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (694 and 19.1%), and Two or More Races (197 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Hunt County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (3,530 and 90.2%), RCCGNA Seminary (361 and 9.23%), and Bella Cosmetology and Barber College (483559) (21 and 0.537%).

The most popular majors in Hunt County, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (570 and 14.6%), General Business Administration & Management (390 and 9.97%), and Other Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries (301 and 7.69%).

The median tuition costs in Hunt County, TX are $6,000 for private four year colleges, and $4,790 and $17,030 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hunt County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,546 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,546 students enrolled in Hunt County, TX, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,702 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
144 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
570 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hunt County, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hunt County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554)
3,530 degrees awarded
RCCGNA Seminary
361 degrees awarded
Bella Cosmetology and Barber College (483559)
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) with 3,530 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,454 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hunt County, TX, which is 0.592 times less than the 2,458 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,616 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 922 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,236) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,040) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hunt County, TX was $184,000 in 2022, which is 0.653 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $151,800 to $184,000, a 21.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Hunt County, TX is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Hunt County, TX have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hunt County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hunt County, TX is $66,885. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hunt County, TX was Census Tract 9615.02 with a value of $105,486, followed by Census Tract 9615.01 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $95,625 and $82,257.

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hunt County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

Housing

Property

$184,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,220

$25,573

Median Property Taxes

±$1,213

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hunt County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hunt County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2022

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 69.9% of the housing units in Hunt County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hunt County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9615.02
Census Tract 9615.01
Census Tract 9607

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hunt County, TX was Census Tract 9615.02 with a value of $105,486, followed by Census Tract 9615.01 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $95,625 and $82,257.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hunt County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,885

Median Household Income

± $2,789

36.6k

Number of Households

± 1,466

In 2022, the median household income of the 36.6k households in Hunt County, TX grew to $66,885 from the previous year's value of $61,053.

The following chart displays the households in Hunt County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hunt County, TX is from Hunt County, TX.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Hunt County, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Worked At Home (7.71%)
Carpooled (7.7%)

In 2022, 80.9% of workers in Hunt County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.71%) and those who carpooled to work (7.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hunt County, TX have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 5.45% of the workforce in Hunt County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hunt County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hunt County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hunt County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hunt County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hunt County, TX (12.1k out of 98.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hunt County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Hunt County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.7% of the population of Hunt County, TX has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hunt County, TX see 3442 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.75% increase from the previous year (3286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1162 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,442 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hunt County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hunt County, TX see an average of 3,442 patients per year. This represents a 4.75% increase from the previous year (3,286 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hunt County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.3%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hunt County, TX grew by 0.629% from 16.2% to 16.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hunt County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.1 in Hunt County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hunt County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.2% in Hunt County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hunt County, TX.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 19% in Hunt County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hunt County, TX.

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