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Hopkins County, Texas

Coordinates: 33°09′N 95°34′W / 33.15°N 95.56°W / 33.15; -95.56
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Hopkins County
County
The Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1977.
The Hopkins County Courthouse in Sulphur Springs. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1977.
Map of Texas highlighting Hopkins County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°09′N 95°34′W / 33.15°N 95.56°W / 33.15; -95.56
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
SeatSulphur Springs
Largest citySulphur Springs
Area
 • Total
793 sq mi (2,050 km2)
 • Land767 sq mi (1,990 km2)
 • Water26 sq mi (70 km2)  3.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
36,787
 • Density46/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.hopkinscountytx.org

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

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 793 square miles (2,050 km2), of which 767 square miles (1,990 km2) is land and 26 square miles (67 km2) (3.2%) is water.[3]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost towns

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By Population

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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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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18502,623—
18607,745195.3%
187012,65163.3%
188015,46122.2%
189020,57233.1%
190027,95035.9%
191031,03811.0%
192034,79112.1%
193029,410−15.5%
194030,2642.9%
195023,490−22.4%
196018,594−20.8%
197020,71011.4%
198025,24721.9%
199028,83314.2%
200031,96010.8%
201035,16110.0%
202036,7874.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–2010[5] 2010[6] 2020[7]
Hopkins County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[8] Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
  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.[9] The population density was 41 people per square mile (16 people/km2). There were 14,020 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9/km2). 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.[7]

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

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These schools districts serve Hopkins County:

Additionally, nearby Paris Junior College and Texas A&M University–Commerce provide post-secondary education.

Media

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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.

Politics

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United States presidential election results for Hopkins County, Texas[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 12,719 79.79% 3,046 19.11% 176 1.10%
2016 10,707 79.09% 2,510 18.54% 321 2.37%
2012 9,836 77.13% 2,777 21.78% 140 1.10%
2008 9,299 71.98% 3,530 27.32% 90 0.70%
2004 8,582 71.15% 3,443 28.54% 37 0.31%
2000 7,076 64.86% 3,692 33.84% 142 1.30%
1996 4,341 43.72% 4,522 45.54% 1,066 10.74%
1992 3,398 31.93% 4,085 38.38% 3,160 29.69%
1988 5,133 50.61% 4,984 49.14% 25 0.25%
1984 5,772 60.80% 3,707 39.05% 14 0.15%
1980 3,834 46.09% 4,344 52.22% 140 1.68%
1976 2,556 33.67% 4,992 65.75% 44 0.58%
1972 3,903 69.20% 1,710 30.32% 27 0.48%
1968 1,860 28.65% 2,700 41.59% 1,932 29.76%
1964 1,518 26.86% 4,133 73.14% 0 0.00%
1960 2,117 39.52% 3,228 60.26% 12 0.22%
1956 2,206 41.26% 3,118 58.31% 23 0.43%
1952 2,460 39.56% 3,750 60.31% 8 0.13%
1948 479 10.26% 3,885 83.24% 303 6.49%
1944 533 10.93% 3,981 81.64% 362 7.42%
1940 551 10.00% 4,955 89.91% 5 0.09%
1936 261 8.65% 2,753 91.22% 4 0.13%
1932 261 5.06% 4,891 94.81% 7 0.14%
1928 1,767 48.85% 1,845 51.01% 5 0.14%
1924 557 11.52% 4,156 85.97% 121 2.50%
1920 837 22.66% 2,548 68.98% 309 8.36%
1916 218 7.19% 2,568 84.72% 245 8.08%
1912 146 5.77% 1,999 78.95% 387 15.28%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hopkins County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hopkins County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b c "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hopkins County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Hopkins County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  10. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
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