Demographics & People — Hico, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,806 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
| Median Age | 35.6 |
| Total Households | 629 |
| Family Households | 297 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,564 |
| Black or African American | 101 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 915 |
| Other groups | 210 |
| English | 139 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 130 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| German | 93 |
| European | 67 |
| American | 63 |
| Scottish | 60 |
| Irish | 58 |
Language
| English Only | 1,479 |
| Spanish | 120 |
| Population 5+ | 1,600 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 63 |
| Population 18+ | 1,100 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hico, Texas.