Happy, TX is a small but vibrant town located in the Hill Country region of Texas. With a population of 647 people, it is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. The population density of 628 people per square mile gives the town its intimate charm.
The town features several local businesses including The Emporium, a general store stocking all the basics; Happy Bakery, serving freshly made breads and pastries; and Dixie’s Pub, an old-fashioned watering hole with live music on the weekends. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Bois d’Arc Lake, hiking nearby trails at Cliffs Landing Canyon, cycling along back roads, and camping under starry skies. Organizations such as the Happy Historical Society work to preserve the town’s rich heritage for future generations while other groups host weekly events such as farm-to-table dinners or trivia nights. Local sporting events are also popular with teams in basketball, softball and kickball competing against each other throughout the year.
The population in Happy is 647. There are 610 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Happy is 28.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Happy is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Happy
- 49.6% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 52.8% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Happy
- 77.0% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander