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Hackberry

Texas · 2,954 residents (2025 est.) · 0.679 sq mi
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Hackberry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,769. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,435 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $416,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 276%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,979
+448%since 2000
from 544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,387 / sq mi
+448%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+29%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,954 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
08142K2K3K1990201020202024Hackberry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,769
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,850
+219%since 2000
from $13,427 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+62.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−16%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,600
+276%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,208
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+150%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(274)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(247)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(356)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(896)
Black24.5%(730)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(633)
Asian19.9%(592)
Other4.3%(128)
Diversity Score95.4%(2,841)
Diversity Score
95
+46%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+40.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+51.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 47.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2016
from 50.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackberry, Texas?

Hackberry, Texas has about 2,979 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hackberry, Texas?

The typical household in Hackberry, Texas earns about $109,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hackberry, Texas expensive?

In Hackberry, Texas, the median home is worth about $416,600, and the typical rent is about $2,208 a month.

How educated are people in Hackberry, Texas?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hackberry, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hackberry, Texas?

About 10.9% of people in Hackberry, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hackberry, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hackberry, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,779 residents, a change of about 1390 percent over that period.

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