Hopkins County, Texas
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Hopkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 36,787.[1] Its county seat is Sulphur Springs.[2] Hopkins County is named for the family of David Hopkins, an early settler in the area. Hopkins County comprises the Sulphur Springs, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area. Hopkins County was once known as the Dairy Capital of Texas. Although dairy farms declined in the area in the late 1990s there are still a number of these located there. The Southwest Dairy Museum is located in Sulphur Springs.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (3.2%) is water.[3]
Major highways
- File:I-30 (TX).svg Interstate 30
- File:US 67.svg U.S. Highway 67
- File:Texas 11.svg State Highway 11
- File:Texas 19.svg State Highway 19
- File:Texas 154.svg State Highway 154
- File:Texas Loop 301.svg State Loop 301
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Adjacent counties
- Delta County (north)
- Franklin County (east)
- Wood County (south)
- Rains County (southwest)
- Hunt County (west)
Communities
Cities
- Cumby
- Sulphur Springs (county seat)
Towns
Unincorporated communities
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Ghost towns
By Population
| City | Population | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs | 15,941 | City |
| Dike | 1,078 | UC |
| Como | 727 | Town |
| Cumby | 679 | City |
| Tira | 313 | Town |
| Saltillo | <300 | UC |
| Cumby | 679 | UC |
| Sulphur Bluff | ~280 | UC |
| Brashear | <280 | UC |
| Miller Grove | ~115 | UC |
| Birthright | ~40 | UC |
| Addran | Data Unavailable | UC |
| Gafford | Data Unavailable | UC |
| Pickton | Data Unavailable | UC |
| Dillon | N/A | Ghost Town |
| Who'd Thought It | N/A | Ghost Town |
Demographics
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| 1850 | 2,623 | — | |
| 1860 | 7,745 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 12,651 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 15,461 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 20,572 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 27,950 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 31,038 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 34,791 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 29,410 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 30,264 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 23,490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 18,594 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 20,710 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 25,247 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 28,833 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 31,960 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 35,161 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 36,787 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 38,784 | [4] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–2010[6] 2010[7] 2020[8] | |||
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| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[9] | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 25,946 | 26,501 | 25,976 | 81.18% | 75.37% | 70.61% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,525 | 2,448 | 2,373 | 7.90% | 6.96% | 6.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 166 | 162 | 198 | 0.52% | 0.46% | 0.54% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 79 | 172 | 277 | 0.25% | 0.49% | 0.75% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 13 | 14 | 4 | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 19 | 18 | 85 | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.23% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 245 | 478 | 1,390 | 0.77% | 1.36% | 3.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,967 | 5,368 | 6,484 | 9.28% | 15.27% | 17.63% |
| Total | 31,960 | 35,161 | 36,787 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,960 people, 12,286 households, and 8,882 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 14,020 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 85.11% White, 7.99% Black or African-American, 0.68% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.55% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 9.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. At the 2020 census, its population increased to 36,787 with a predominantly non-Hispanic white population.[8]
There were 12,286 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.10% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,136, and the median income for a family was $38,580. Males had a median income of $30,377 versus $20,751 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,182. About 11.30% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.40% of those under age 18 and 14.60% of those age 65 or over.
Education
These schools districts serve Hopkins County:
- Como-Pickton Consolidated ISD
- Cumby Collegiate ISD
- Miller Grove ISD
- North Hopkins ISD
- Saltillo ISD
- Sulphur Bluff ISD
- Sulphur Springs ISD
Additionally, nearby Paris Junior College and East Texas A&M University provide post-secondary education.
Media
KSST AM 1230 and Suddenlink Cable Channel 18 serve Hopkins County from Sulphur Springs. Hopkins County is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth DMA. The county is served by one newspaper, the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram, part of Moser Community Media. Local media outlets are: KDFW-TV, KXAS-TV, WFAA-TV, KTVT-TV, KERA-TV, KTXA-TV, KDFI-TV, KDAF-TV, and KFWD-TV. Other nearby stations that provide coverage for Hopkins County are from the Tyler/Longview/Jacksonville market and they include: KLTV-TV, KYTX-TV, KFXK-TV, KCEB-TV, and KETK-TV. In the City of Sulphur Springs Suddenlink Communications continues to offer KLTV-TV, KYTX-TV, and KETK-TV on its Cable Television services for the area.
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See also
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- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hopkins County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Hopkins County
References
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External links
- Hopkins County website
- Hopkins County from the Handbook of Texas Online
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