Hale County's 2026 population is estimated at 31,558, reflecting a -0.82% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hale County is the 92nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,271 and has grown -12.99% since 2010.
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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