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Hale Center

Texas · 2,252 residents · 1.437 sq mi
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Hale Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,400. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,252
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,567 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+2%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hale Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,337
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,109
+10%since 2000
from $12,873 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(858)
Black4.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(1,280)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(1,494)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(719)
Black3.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(1,424)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,379)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale Center, Texas?

Hale Center, Texas has about 2,252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hale Center, Texas?

The typical household in Hale Center, Texas earns about $30,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hale Center, Texas expensive?

In Hale Center, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Hale Center, Texas?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hale Center, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hale Center, Texas?

About 25.7% of people in Hale Center, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hale Center, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hale Center, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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