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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hearne

Texas · 4,690 residents · 4.12 sq mi
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Hearne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,556. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,100. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,690
−9%since 1990
from 5,132 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,138 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,246 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hearne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,556
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,319 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,716
+14%since 1990
from $8,520 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
58.0%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
42.0% rent
2.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(2,170)
Black44.3%(2,271)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,020)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score87.4%(4,485)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,263)
Black43.7%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,318)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score81.2%(3,810)
81
−7%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hearne, Texas?

Hearne, Texas has about 4,690 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hearne, Texas?

The typical household in Hearne, Texas earns about $19,556 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 $46,100, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Hearne, Texas?

About 7.9% 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 31.2% 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 442 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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