Happy: Demographics & People
Happy's population stands at 647 people, in 225 households. Population shrank 14.6% from 758 (2022) to 647 (2024). Median age 25.8 years. (10.6y younger than Swisher County; 8.7y younger than Texas). Children under 18 are 42% of the population. Population is 70% White (non-Hispanic) and 28% Hispanic or Latino. 80% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,274 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 106 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 14.6% from 758 (2022) to 647 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~555 (extrapolated at -7.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 447.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 140,753 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -14.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 758 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 647 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 647 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 447 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 25.8y is 13.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 42% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 25.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 42.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 647 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 272 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 162.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 152.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 61 |
| Population under 18 | 272 |
| Median age | 25.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 647 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 627 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 5 |
| Asian residents | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 344 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.22 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 0.5% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 27.7% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 69.9% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 559 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 54 |
| Share born in this state | 86.4% |
| Share born in another state | 13.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 8.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 96 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 2 |
Households & Family Composition
225 households. Averaging 3.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 148 families, 37% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 148 |
| Married couples with children | 55 |
| Single-parent households | 5 |
| Average household size | 3.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 21.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,611 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 697 |
| Family households | 180 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 80.0% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 225 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 26.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,274 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 26.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 142,204 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 139,930 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,274 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 28 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 13 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48381 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 381 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Randall |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 20.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48381 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Randall County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,726 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48381 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Randall County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 137,713 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 42.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 647, shrinking, young community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 647 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Randall County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade