Hico Authority

Hico is a middle-income small town of 1,771 with home prices 1.6× below the Texas median.

Hico, Texas

Population in Hico stands at 1,771 — placing it among the smaller communities of Erath County, Texas. Households here earn a median of $67,500.

Definition and scope

Hico is a chartered municipality within Erath County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 25 and is part of the Stephenville, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hico has approximately 1,771 residents. The median age is 35.6 years. Roughly 77% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $176,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.5%
• Black or African American: 3.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hico is $67,500. Poverty rate stands at 11.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.5%. Educational attainment: 23.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hico:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use McSwain Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Erath County Donald R Jones Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Cleburne, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,083 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.