Hale Center is a city located in Hale County Texas. Hale Center has a 2024 population of 1,977. Hale Center is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,055 in 2020.
The average household income in Hale Center is $61,646 with a poverty rate of 16.77%. The median age in Hale Center is 50.5 years: 53.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hale Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 59.43% |
| Two or more races | 414 | 22.19% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 8.25% |
| Other race | 147 | 7.88% |
| Native American | 42 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 742 | 2.45 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 354 | 2.83 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 214 | 0 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 145 | 3.72 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 29 | 2.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 11.94% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 5.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 5.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 468 | 34.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 333 | 24.24% |
| Some College | 236 | 17.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 908 | 503 | 21 |
| White | 300 | 267 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 121 | 15 |
| Other Race | 147 | 102 | 0 |
| Black | 126 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 42 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,958 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,182 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,653 | $36,736 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,134 | $36,701 | $40,699 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $0 | $40,150 |
$37,134
Average Earnings
$36,701
Average Male
$40,699
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.43% of Hale Center residents speak only English, while 44.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,212 | 181 | 14.93% |
| Black | 154 | 61 | 39.61% |
| White | 373 | 46 | 12.33% |
| Multiple | 414 | 28 | 6.76% |
| Other | 138 | 4 | 2.9% |
16.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hale Center is Black, with 39.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hale Center is Other, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.62% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
| High School | 8.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,000 | $76,365 |
| Households | $47,130 | $61,646 |
| Married Families | $89,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,281 | $22,347 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 12 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 6.43% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.08%
Born in Hale Center
89.07%
Native Born
10.93%
Foreign Born
3.48%
Non Citizen
7.45%
Naturalized
89.07% of Hale Center residents were born in the United States, with 81.08% having been born in Texas. 3.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,881 | -19 | -1% |
| 2028 | 1,900 | -19 | -0.99% |
| 2027 | 1,919 | -20 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 1,939 | -19 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 1,958 | -19 | -0.96% |
| 2024 | 1,977 | -20 | -1% |
| 2023 | 1,997 | -19 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 2,016 | -29 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 2,045 | -10 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,055 | 27 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 2,028 | -35 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2,063 | -25 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,088 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 2,104 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,093 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 2,109 | -103 | -4.66% |
| 2013 | 2,212 | -37 | -1.65% |
| 2012 | 2,249 | -14 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,263 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 2,254 | 0 | 0% |