Hico, Texas
Hico, Texas | |
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Hico (2014) | |
Location within Hamilton County and Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°59′44″N 98°02′15″W / 31.99556°N 98.03750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Hamilton |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,335 |
| • Density | 730/sq mi (280/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 76457 |
| Area code | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-33548 |
| GNIS ID | 2410754 |
| Website | hico-tx.com |
Hico (/ˈhaɪkoʊ/, 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.