Hale County's estimated 2026 population is 31,558 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hale County is the 92nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,271 and has seen a growth of -12.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 33.8 years
There are 23,685 adults, (4,575 of whom are seniors) in Hale County.
Female: 15,434 (48%)
Male: 16,697 (52%)
The racial composition of Hale County includes 52.58% White, 18.83% other race, 4.63% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,893 | 52.58% |
| Two or more races | 6,878 | 21.41% |
| Other race | 6,050 | 18.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,489 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 523 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
Hale County's average per capita income is $41,738. Household income levels show a median of $51,897. The poverty rate stands at 20.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,750 | - |
| Families | $65,191 | $82,198 |
| Households | $51,897 | $69,923 |
| Non Families | $26,574 | $38,786 |
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