Hopkins County, Texas: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Hopkins County. Construction employs 791, up 45.7% since 2019. Hopkins County is home to Sulphur Springs, Como and Cumby. 1,782 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. 450 MW of new generation is planned here across 3 units, led by Pine Forest Solar I, LLC (solar). 300 MW of it is already under construction or built.
Cities and towns in Hopkins County
Hopkins County is home to Sulphur Springs, Como and Cumby.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Hopkins County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 36,833 | 39,063 | ▲ 6.1% | 83rd of 254 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 12,956 | 14,697 | ▲ 13.4% | 64th of 254 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $40,013 | $56,573 | ▲ 41.4% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 543 | 791 | ▲ 45.7% | 39th of 155 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 75 | 95 | ▲ 26.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.1% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 1,782 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 450 MW | 25% of today's fleet | 61st of 149 by size |
Employers here counted 14,697 jobs in 2025, up 13.4% from 2019. Electrical contractors employ 95, up 26.7% since 2019 against up 24.0% statewide, at an average $63,774 a year. Its power plants have 1,782 MW of capacity, 62% of it solar. Unemployment was 3.8% in August 2026, against 3.1% in 2019. Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is the largest utility serving Hopkins County, one of 4 with territory here. It delivers power that customers buy from competing retail providers. 39,063 people live here, up 6.1% since 2020.
Who powers Hopkins County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +1,782 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Hopkins County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC | — | Delivery only (retail choice) | 3,477,215 | — | — |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 156,271 | 12.03¢ | 30% |
| Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (TX) | Cooperative | Bundled | 84,006 | 11.51¢ | 15% |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 35,793 | 12.83¢ | 39% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 5
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 1,106 MW | 62% |
| Battery storage | 676 MW | 38% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Forest Solar I | Pine Forest Solar I, LLC | Battery storage | 500 MW | 2025 |
| Bright Arrow Solar, LLC | RWE Clean Energy | Solar | 404 MW | 2025 |
| Stampede Solar Hybrid | Stampede Solar Project LLC | Battery storage | 328 MW | 2024 |
| Cartwheel 1 - Storage, LLC | RWE Clean Energy | Battery storage | 300 MW | 2025 |
| Hopkins Energy LLC | Hopkins Energy LLC | Solar | 250 MW | 2024 |
Planned generation 3
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Forest Solar I | Batteries | 200 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Pine Forest Solar I, LLC |
| Cedar Range Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 150 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Cedar Range LLC |
| Lucky 7 Solar Farm LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Lucky 7 Solar Farm LLC |
The Hopkins County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 14,697 | $56,573 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 791 | $59,069 | 1.02 |
| Electrical contractors | 95 | $63,774 | 0.90 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Hopkins County
1 data center in Hopkins County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Hopkins County and its neighbors
Of the 7 counties that border Hopkins County, Lamar County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins County | 39,063 | ▲ 13.4% | 1,782 MW | 450 MW | 1 | — |
| Delta County | 5,549 | ▼ 4.0% | 304 MW | 165 MW | — | — |
| Franklin County | 10,994 | ▲ 15.5% | 258 MW | 666 MW | — | — |
| Hunt County | 123,336 | ▲ 18.2% | 372 MW | 176 MW | — | — |
| Lamar County | 51,503 | ▲ 1.5% | 2,838 MW | 1,616 MW | — | — |
| Rains County | 13,542 | ▲ 10.1% | 125 MW | 176 MW | — | — |
| Red River County | 11,816 | ▲ 1.8% | 610 MW | — | — | — |
| Wood County | 49,688 | ▲ 3.8% | — | — | — | — |
More of Texas
Hopkins County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Hopkins County, Texas?
4 utilities have service territory in Hopkins County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (TX), Wood County Electric Coop, Inc.
What county is Sulphur Springs, TX in?
Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County, Texas. About 17,054 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Hopkins County?
5 operating plants with 1,782 MW of capacity. The largest is Pine Forest Solar I (500 MW, battery storage).
How much new power is planned in Hopkins County?
450 MW across 3 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 300 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Pine Forest Solar I, LLC.
Are there data centers in Hopkins County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Hopkins County.
Is Hopkins County adding jobs?
Employers counted 14,697 jobs in 2025 against 12,956 in 2019 (+13.4%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 543 to 791.
Does Hopkins County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Hopkins County. Texas has 25 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.