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Haskell County

Texas · 5,899 residents · 903.133 sq mi
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Haskell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,295. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,899
−3%since 2000
from 6,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Haskell County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,295
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,734
+52%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.6%
−55.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−23%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(4,600)
Black2.6%(160)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,249)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(2,833)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(4,148)
Black3.4%(203)
Hispanic / Latino24%(1,414)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0.9%(51)
Diversity Score54.6%(3,222)
Diversity Score
55
+17%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Haskell County to nearby counties

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Income$56,667+61%
Home value$77,300+97%
Population3,192−42%
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HASKELL COUNTY VS
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Income$56,875+61%
Home value$48,600+24%
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HASKELL COUNTY VS
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Income$59,216+68%
Home value$89,500+128%
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Home value$96,500+146%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haskell County, Texas?

Haskell County, Texas has about 5,899 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Haskell County, Texas earns about $35,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haskell County, Texas expensive?

In Haskell County, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,200, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Haskell County, Texas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Haskell County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haskell County, Texas?

About 18.8% of people in Haskell County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haskell County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Haskell County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 921 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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