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Hedley

Texas · 275 residents · 0.715 sq mi
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Hedley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,038. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−27%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+5%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2382863353834311990201020202024Hedley
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,038
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,153
+109%since 2000
from $11,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+90%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(329)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(206)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(42)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score40.2%(110)
Diversity Score
40
+52%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hedley, Texas?

Hedley, Texas has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hedley, Texas?

The typical household in Hedley, Texas earns about $29,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hedley, Texas expensive?

In Hedley, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Hedley, Texas?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hedley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hedley, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Hedley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hedley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hedley, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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