Hico is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hico’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small city, Hico doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Hico citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.88% of adults in Hico have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Hico in 2022 was $25,798, which is lower middle income relative to Texas, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $103,192 for a family of four. However, Hico contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Hico is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Hico home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hico residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Hico also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.25% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Hico include English, German, Scottish, European, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Hico is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
