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County population in July 2007: 3,294 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 884
Renter-occupied apartments: 208
% of renters here:  19%
State:  36%
Land area: 4571 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Hudspeth County: 72.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (18.0%), Public administration (15.5%), Educational,health and social services (14.3%), Manufacturing (10.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 62%
  • Government: 31%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Hudspeth County, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Hudspeth County, Texas:

  • Hispanic (75.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (23.0%)
  • Other race (8.8%)
  • Two or more races (2.1%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  30.2 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Males: 1,696  (50.7%)
Females: 1,648  (49.3%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $26,414
County population in 2003: 3,257
Jobs in 2003: 946

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Hudspeth County,TX real estate house value trend


Total labor force in 2004: 1,352
Unemployment rate in 2004: 7.0%

Average household size:
Hudspeth County:  3.0 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,061 ($21,045 in 1999)
This county:  $25,061
Texas:  $47,548

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $258 (lower quartile is $209, upper quartile is $327)
This county:  $258
State:  $589

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $48,300 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Hudspeth County:  $48,300
Texas:  $120,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $32,374 - $82,966

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $71,354
Here:  $71,354
State:  $170,389

Mobile homes: $25,597
Here:  $25,597
State:  $42,156

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $6,875
Here:  $6,875
State:  $34,447
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $888
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $234

Institutionalized population: 32


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 5
  • Burglaries: 16
  • Thefts: 20
  • Auto thefts: 5

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 5
  • Burglaries: 21
  • Thefts: 19
  • Auto thefts: 2

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Hudspeth County, TX map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Hudspeth County Texas:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 65.1%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 34.1%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $300 (1.1%)

Hudspeth County household income distribution in 2007 Hudspeth County home values distribution


Hudspeth County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  35.8%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  14.0%
Whole state:  6.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hudspeth County is $425 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $628 a month.

Cities in this county include: Fort Hancock, Sierra Blanca, Dell City.

Neighboring counties: Otero County, New Mexico , Culberson County , El Paso County , Jeff Davis County , Presidio County .


Hudspeth County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Hudspeth County: Mica Mine Windmill (A), Indio Ranch (B), Isbell Ranch (C), Jack Jolly Camp (D), Mile High Golf Course (E), Laughlin Windmill (F), Last Chance Windmill (G), Lasca (H), Moon Ranch (I), Morrison Windmill (J), Moseley Ranch (K), List Ranch (L), Little Babb Windmill (M), Double U Ranch (N), Carrizo Spring Windmill (O), Neely Ranch (P), Graham Windmill (Q), Ninety (R), Cavender Windmill (S), Dullnig Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Quitman Cemetery (1), Helm Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Milner Lake (A), Reese Lake (B), Grayton Lake (C), Antelope Tanks (D), Indian Water Hole (E), Cottonwood Lake (F), Hobo Tank (G), Drag Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wasson Draw (A), Green River (B), Eightmile Draw (C), Count Draw (D), Lasca Branch (E), Squaw Creek (F), Mineral Creek (G), Buckhorn Draw (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  4.9%
Texas:  6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 69
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 46.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%

Number of foreign born residents: 1,110 (28% naturalized citizens)

Hudspeth County:  33.2%
Whole state:  13.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 173
  • 1990 to 1994: 245
  • 1985 to 1989: 173
  • 1980 to 1984: 118
  • 1975 to 1979: 82
  • 1970 to 1974: 136
  • 1970 to 1974: 41
  • 1965 to 1969: 142


Mean travel time to work: 17.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 75.2%

Hudspeth County marital status for males
Hudspeth County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 880
  • One, attached: 8
  • 3 or 4: 16
  • 5 to 9: 8
  • Mobile homes: 531
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 28

Housing units in Hudspeth County with a mortgage: 97 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 355

Here:  21.5% with mortgage
State:  64.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 1,888
Total congregations: 7

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents1,646 (87.2%)101 (5.3%)70 (3.7%)45 (2.4%)26 (1.4%)
Congregations1 (14.3%)2 (28.6%)2 (28.6%)1 (14.3%)1 (14.3%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Hudspeth County - Fort Hancock, Sierra Blanca, Dell City

Agriculture in Hudspeth County
Average size of farms: 16196 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $207458
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $624.55
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 20.26%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $176490
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 1.64%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 98.33%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $154278
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 77.10%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 1.05
Vegetables: 1959 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 218 acres

Hudspeth County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 23.1 times below overall U.S. average.

Hudspeth County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/19/2005 at 20:27:40, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.4 miles away from Hudspeth County center
On 5/23/2004 at 09:22:05, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from the county center
On 3/14/1999 at 22:43:17, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MD, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 88.5 miles away from the county center
On 5/30/1999 at 19:04:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, 3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from Hudspeth County center
On 6/22/2004 at 08:55:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the county center
On 12/22/2005 at 14:30:11, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.0 miles away from Hudspeth County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (24%)
  • Public administration (17%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Apparel (7%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (25%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Apparel (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (4%)
  • Health care (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (99%)
  • Spain (0%)
  • Korea (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Hudspeth County (%):



  • United States or American (6%)
  • Irish (3%)
  • English (2%)
  • German (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • Scottish (1%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)


Hudspeth County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 804 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 174 (16%)
  • Subway or elevated: 1 (0%)
  • Walked: 91 (8%)
  • Other means: 20 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 15 (1%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


32 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $24,571.

7.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,875 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.75%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.46% relocated from other counties in Texas ($13,113 average AGI)
3.29% relocated from other states ($8,750 average AGI)
Hudspeth County:  3.29%
Texas average:  3.06%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from El Paso County, TX  2.13% ($20,955 average AGI)


8.46% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,716 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.46%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.38% relocated to other counties in Texas ($18,750 average AGI)
3.08% relocated to other states ($7,966 average AGI)
Hudspeth County:  3.08%
Texas average:  2.17%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to El Paso County, TX  2.88% ($23,500 average AGI)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.6
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 14.4



Births per 1000 population in Hudspeth County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 5.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 5.1



Deaths per 1000 population in Hudspeth County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 3.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 15.2



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Hudspeth County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 354 (307 aged, 47 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 38%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 40%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 971.170
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 576.630

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 30.35

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1
Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996 : 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 3,311
  • In family households: 3,036 (561 male householders, 292 female householders)
    689 spouses, 1,217 children (1,135 natural, 36 adopted, 46 stepchildren), 116 grandchildren, 28 brothers or sisters, 26 parents, 67 other relatives, 40 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 275 (134 male householders (122 living alone)), 113 female householders (105 living alone)), 28 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 33 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 256 2-persons, 185 3-persons, 185 4-persons, 121 5-persons, 64 6-persons, 42 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 227 1-person, 14 2-persons, 3 3-persons, 3 4-persons.

25.9% of residents of Hudspeth County speak English at home.
73.9% of residents speak Spanish at home (46% speak English very well, 16% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 19% don't speak English at all).
0.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (40% speak English very well, 60% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $35,959,000 ($10897 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $389,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $5,792,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $3,287,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $5,257,000
Federal grants: $14,352,000
Federal procurement contracts: $423,000 ($175,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $6,847,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $521,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $290,000
Federal Government insurance: $8,410,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 251
Here:  76 per 1000 residents
State:  85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 83
Here:  25 per 1000 residents
State:  35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +148
Here:  +45 per 1000 residents
State:  +29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -359
Here:  -109 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Hudspeth County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.19 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.0
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.6
State:  3.8



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 37
  • 1995 to 1998: 126
  • 1990 to 1994: 171
  • 1980 to 1989: 299
  • 1970 to 1979: 271
  • 1960 to 1969: 159
  • 1950 to 1959: 172
  • 1940 to 1949: 102
  • 1939 or earlier: 134

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Hudspeth County, Texas:
  • 1 room: 11
  • 2 rooms: 24
  • 3 rooms: 58
  • 4 rooms: 203
  • 5 rooms: 302
  • 6 rooms: 149
  • 7 rooms: 58
  • 8 rooms: 57
  • 9+ rooms: 22


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hudspeth County, Texas:
  • 1 room: 13
  • 2 rooms: 7
  • 3 rooms: 18
  • 4 rooms: 62
  • 5 rooms: 57
  • 6 rooms: 33
  • 7 rooms: 15
  • 8 rooms: 3
  • 9+ rooms: 0


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Hudspeth County:
  • no bedroom: 11
  • 1 bedroom: 70
  • 2 bedrooms: 288
  • 3 bedrooms: 431
  • 4 bedrooms: 70
  • 5+ bedrooms: 14


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hudspeth County:
  • no bedroom: 13
  • 1 bedroom: 28
  • 2 bedrooms: 69
  • 3 bedrooms: 89
  • 4 bedrooms: 9
  • 5+ bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Hudspeth County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 57
  • 1 vehicle: 273
  • 2 vehicles: 425
  • 3 vehicles: 84
  • 4 vehicles: 26
  • 5+ vehicles: 19


Cars and other vehicles available in Hudspeth County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 22
  • 1 vehicle: 86
  • 2 vehicles: 72
  • 3 vehicles: 17
  • 4 vehicles: 9
  • 5+ vehicles: 2


69% of Hudspeth County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 42% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 69% lived in Texas.

Hudspeth County:  68.6%
State average:  51.6%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 1737
  • Northeast: 34
  • Midwest: 56
  • South: 105
  • West: 278

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $18,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 9%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 8%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (71.0%)
  • Utility gas (17.8%)
  • Electricity (8.0%)
  • Wood (1.9%)
  • No fuel used (0.8%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (67.3%)
  • Utility gas (21.6%)
  • Electricity (7.7%)
  • No fuel used (1.9%)
  • Wood (1.4%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 10
Here:  1.9%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 8
Here:  2.9%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 22
Here:  33.8%
Texas:  15.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Hudspeth County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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