Fort Hancock
Census-designated place in Hudspeth County, Texas
Fort Hancock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hudspeth County, Texas, with 1,052 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,579 ft (1,091 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Acala, 4.6 miles NW.
- 1,052residents (2020 Census)
- 3,579 ftelevation · 1,091 m
- 18.9 sq miland area · 49.1 km²
- 56 / sq mipopulation density
- 79839ZIP code
About Fort Hancock
Fort Hancock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,052 at the 2020 census.
Fort Hancock is situated on the Mexico–United States border, across from El Porvenir, Chihuahua. The Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge connects the two communities, and the Fort Hancock Port of Entry is located on the Texas side.
Texas State Highway 20 and the Union Pacific Railroad run through the town.
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Living in Fort Hancock
- Median household income
- $48,000
- Median home value
- $52,800
- Median rent
- $540/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Fort Hancock had 1,052 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Density | 56 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Hancock at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hudspeth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,052 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.95 sq mi (49.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,579 ft (1,091 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2893° N, 105.8451° W |
| ZIP code | 79839 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4826724 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Hancock
- Acala4.6 mi NW
- Tornillo18.3 mi NW
- Fabens23.3 mi NW
- Morning Glory28.7 mi NW
- Agua Dulce30.6 mi NW
- Clint30.7 mi NW
- Sierra Blanca30.7 mi E
- San Elizario31.7 mi NW
- Horizon City33.8 mi NW
- Socorro34.2 mi NW
- Sparks35.3 mi NW
- Homestead Meadows South40.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hancock
What county is Fort Hancock in?
Fort Hancock is in Hudspeth County, Texas.
What is the population of Fort Hancock, TX?
1,052 people lived in Fort Hancock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Hancock, TX?
The ZIP code of Fort Hancock is 79839.
What is the elevation of Fort Hancock?
3,579 feet (1,091 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Hancock?
Acala (4.6 mi), Tornillo (18.3 mi), Fabens (23.3 mi), Morning Glory (28.7 mi), Agua Dulce (30.6 mi).
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