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Hearne

Texas · 4,719 residents (2025 est.) · 4.12 sq mi
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Hearne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,555
−3%since 2000
from 4,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+17%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,719 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hearne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,372
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,090
+158%since 2000
from $9,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+13%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,263)
Black43.7%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,318)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.2%(3,810)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(876)
Black40.9%(1,865)
Hispanic / Latino39%(1,777)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.7%(34)
Diversity Score80.4%(3,662)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
20.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−49.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 67.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 29.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hearne, Texas?

Hearne, Texas has about 4,555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hearne, Texas?

The typical household in Hearne, Texas earns about $37,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hearne, Texas expensive?

In Hearne, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Hearne, Texas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hearne, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hearne, Texas?

About 27.3% of people in Hearne, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hearne, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hearne, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 577 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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