Hale County's estimated 2026 population is 31,831 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hale County is the 91st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 36,271 and has seen a growth of -12.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hale County includes 62.88% White, 12.71% other race, 4.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.88%)
Two or more races (17.93%)
Other race (12.71%)
Black or African American (4.08%)
Native American (1.72%)
Asian (0.63%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,276 | 62.88% |
| Two or more races | 5,781 | 17.93% |
| Other race | 4,099 | 12.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,316 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 555 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hale County's average per capita income is $39,307. Household income levels show a median of $52,788. The poverty rate stands at 18.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,137 | - |
| Families | $62,107 | $76,641 |
| Households | $52,788 | $67,864 |
| Non Families | $28,804 | $43,565 |
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