Hudspeth County Public RecordsTexas

As of the 2020 Census, Hudspeth County, TX, has a population of 3,279. The median age is 35.6 years. About 54% are male and 46% female. The county is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (over 85%), with non-Hispanic White residents making up around 13%, and other races comprising the remainder. African Americans, Asians, and Native Americans each account for less than 1% of the population.

Hudspeth County, TX, had approximately 2,600 registered voters as of 2022. Elections include federal, state, county, and local contests, typically with low turnout—about 1,100 votes cast in the 2020 presidential election. Results often favor Republican candidates; for example, Donald Trump received 68% of the vote in 2020. Polling locations include the Fort Hancock and Sierra Blanca Community Centers. Key issues are border security, water, and rural infrastructure. The county’s elections are administered by the County Clerk’s Office. The main political parties active are Republican and Democratic, with a Republican majority in most recent elections.

Hudspeth County, TX, has 6 public schools serving K-12, but no local high schools; many students attend schools in neighboring El Paso County districts. According to the U.S. Census, only 60% of adults hold a high school diploma, and about 8% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. School ratings in the area typically fall below the state average, with accountability scores around 65 out of 100. Adult education options are limited, and school safety statistics are not widely reported. Educational programs are basic, with minimal access to advanced placement or vocational training.

Hudspeth County, TX has an employment rate of approximately 50.5%, with a civilian labor force of around 1,600 people. The leading industry is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, employing about 26% of the workforce, followed by educational services, health care, and social assistance (18%). Major occupation types include production, transportation, and material moving (25%), and management, business, science, and arts (20%). About 85% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 41 minutes, often to employment centers in neighboring El Paso County.

Hudspeth County, TX, has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values around $60,000 (U.S. Census 2022). Rental properties are limited, with median rents near $900/month. Property values have remained relatively stable, seeing small annual increases of 2-3%. Housing mostly consists of single-family detached homes and mobile homes, spread across rural areas and small towns like Sierra Blanca. Property taxes average 1.5% of assessed value. Neighborhoods are sparse, with most residents in unincorporated communities. The market is affordable but offers few amenities compared to urban centers.

Hudspeth County, TX, reports one of the lowest crime rates in the state, with a violent crime rate of 0.43 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 3.18 per 1,000 residents (latest data: 2022). The county, with a small population under 4,000, sees limited law enforcement resources and few annual incidents—often fewer than 20 reported crimes per year. Local authorities collaborate with state agencies for reporting and safety patrols, maintaining a safe environment relative to Texas averages.