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Population Review

Hurst, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hurst, Texas is 39,912 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 90th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $71,743, the median home value is $287,600, and the median age is 38.3.

The population has grown 5.6% since 2010 (37,411 → 39,500).

39,912

Population

4006

People / sq mi

$71,743

Median Income

$287,600

Median Home Value

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Hurst covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 4006 people per square mile.

About Hurst, TX

What distinguishes Hurst is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 4,006 people per square mile. With 39,912 residents, Hurst is a city in Texas.

The typical household here earns about $71,743, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $287,600, with typical rent around $1,319.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 33.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.5%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Hurst: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Hurst city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hurst city had a population of 37,411 in 2010 and 39,500 in 2024, a 5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,316 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.40%.

2020 · 40K20102024
Hurst city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

39,500

Population (2024)

37,411

Population (2010)

40,316

Peak (2020)

0.40%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201037,411
201137,779
201238,141
201338,409
201438,657
201538,926
201639,173
201739,160
201838,964
201938,655
202040,316
202140,100
202239,788
202339,589
202439,500

Race & Ethnicity

White63.5%
Black or African American9.1%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,743

Median Household Income

$36,816

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$287,600

Median Home Value

$1,319

Median Rent

59.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.4%

High School+

33.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

78.9%

Public Transit

12.5%

Work From Home

24.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.1%

Foreign Born

74.2%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

12.0%

With Disability

81.9%

Health Insurance

95.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.3%
Retail Trade11.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.0%
Information7.3%
Manufacturing6.1%
Construction5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Public Administration3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hurst, Texas has a population of 39,912 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 90th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Hurst, Texas is $71,743, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hurst, Texas is $287,600, with median monthly rent at $1,319 and a homeownership rate of 59.5%.

The median age in Hurst, Texas is 38.3 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 5.6% since 2010 (37,411 → 39,500).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.