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Hale County

Texas · 32,522 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 $47,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,522
−11%since 2000
from 36,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+14%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K36K37K1990201020202024Hale County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,280 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,303
+56%since 2000
from $13,655 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(16,526)
Black5.6%(2,044)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(17,532)
Asian0.3%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.3%(25,350)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(10,693)
Black4.2%(1,381)
Hispanic / Latino59.9%(19,489)
Asian0.5%(149)
Other2.2%(724)
Diversity Score66%(21,464)
Segregation Score35.3%(11,467)
Diversity Score
66
−5%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Hale County to nearby counties

HALE COUNTY VS
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Income$58,462+23%
Home value$89,600+6%
Population4,881−85%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Lamb County
Income$60,760+28%
Home value$82,400−2%
Population12,579−60%
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HALE COUNTY VS
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Income$64,155+35%
Home value$214,100+153%
Population328,906+934%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Swisher County
Income$36,165−24%
Home value$86,300+2%
Population6,703−79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale County, Texas?

Hale County, Texas has about 32,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hale County, Texas earns about $47,500 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Hale County, Texas?

About 17.2% 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 17.8% of people in Hale County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hale County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hale County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,149 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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