Hale County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48189 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,131 | — | #1,418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,897 | -30.9% | #2,667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.4 years | -11.6% | #3,007 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $116,500 | -58.7% | #2,738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | -28.1% | #1,851 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +63.0% | #2,718 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hale County has a population of 32,131, making it the #1,418 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hale County is $51,897, ranking #2,667 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Hale County is $116,500 (-58.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.5%.
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79.0% of residents in Hale County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.8% below the national rate.
About Hale County, Texas
Hale County, Texas has a total population of 32,131, making it the 1,418th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hale County is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hale County is $51,897, which ranks #2,667 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Hale County is $116,500, 58.7% below the national median. Renters in Hale County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hale County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Hale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.5%).
All data for Hale County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.