Hico

City in Hamilton County, Texas

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Hico is a city in Hamilton County, Texas, with 1,335 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Iredell, 9.3 miles E.

About Hico

Hico (, HY-koh) is a small city located in Hamilton County in central Texas, United States. The population was 1,335 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,341 in the 2010 census. Over the years, it became a cattle and cotton market. Today, ranching and tourism dominate the local economy.

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Living in Hico

Median household income
$67,500
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$767/mo
Median age
35.6
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Hico, TX population

Hico had 1,335 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,335
Density732 per sq mi (283 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hico at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHamilton County
TypeCity
Population1,335 (2020)
Land area1.82 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates31.9851° N, 98.0284° W
ZIP code76457
Official websitehico-tx.com
Census code (GEOID)4833548

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hico

What county is Hico in?

Hico is in Hamilton County, Texas.

What is the population of Hico, TX?

1,335 people lived in Hico at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hico, TX?

The ZIP code of Hico is 76457.

What is the elevation of Hico?

1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hico?

Iredell (9.3 mi), Carlton (9.5 mi), Walnut Springs (17.0 mi), Lamkin (17.6 mi), Cranfills Gap (18.5 mi).

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