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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hale County

Texas · 36,602 residents · 1,004.68 sq mi
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Hale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,280. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
36,602
+6%since 1990
from 34,671 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.4
+4%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Hale County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,280
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,183 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,655
+37%since 1990
from $9,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.0%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
35.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(23,831)
Black5.5%(1,911)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(14,243)
Asian0.4%(129)
Diversity Score80.5%(27,908)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(16,526)
Black5.6%(2,044)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(17,532)
Asian0.3%(107)
Diversity Score69.3%(25,350)
Diversity Score
69
−14%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Pop 32,449
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Pop 29,432
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Compare Hale County to nearby counties

HALE COUNTY VS
Floyd County
Income$58,462+87%
Home value$89,600+68%
Population4,881−85%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Lamb County
Income$60,760+94%
Home value$82,400+55%
Population12,579−60%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Lubbock County
Income$64,155+105%
Home value$214,100+302%
Population328,906+934%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Swisher County
Income$36,165+16%
Home value$86,300+62%
Population6,703−79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale County, Texas?

Hale County, Texas has about 36,602 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hale County, Texas earns about $31,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hale County, Texas expensive?

In Hale County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Hale County, Texas?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hale County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hale County, Texas?

About 18.0% of people in Hale County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hale County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hale County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,931 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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