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Hackberry

Texas · 2,973 residents · 0.679 sq mi
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Hackberry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,741. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,429 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $282,500. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 209%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,973
+447%since 2000
from 544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,378 / sq mi
+447%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+16%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
08142K2K3K1990201020202024Hackberry
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,741
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,822
+189%since 2000
from $13,427 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+60.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,500
+209%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,684
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+76%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(1,007)
Black16.8%(498)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(947)
Asian12.9%(383)
Other2.1%(64)
Diversity Score90.6%(2,695)
Diversity Score
91
+38%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+46.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+52.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackberry, Texas?

Hackberry, Texas has about 2,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hackberry, Texas?

The typical household in Hackberry, Texas earns about $105,741 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 $282,500, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.

How educated are people in Hackberry, Texas?

About 48.2% 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 6.8% 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 2,773 residents, a change of about 1387 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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