Hale County, Texas Population 2022
Hale County, Texas's estimated population is 32,731 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hale County, Texas is the 91st largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 36,269 and has seen a growth of -9.75% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 721 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 1,680 | 959 | 133.01% |
| 1910 | 7,566 | 5,886 | 350.36% |
| 1920 | 10,104 | 2,538 | 33.54% |
| 1930 | 20,189 | 10,085 | 99.81% |
| 1940 | 18,813 | -1,376 | -6.82% |
| 1950 | 28,211 | 9,398 | 49.95% |
| 1960 | 36,798 | 8,587 | 30.44% |
| 1970 | 34,137 | -2,661 | -7.23% |
| 1980 | 37,592 | 3,455 | 10.12% |
| 1990 | 34,671 | -2,921 | -7.77% |
| 2010 | 36,269 | 1,598 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 36,381 | 112 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 36,258 | -123 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 35,676 | -582 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 34,451 | -1,225 | -3.43% |
| 2015 | 34,034 | -417 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 34,107 | 73 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 33,954 | -153 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 33,631 | -323 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 33,406 | -225 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 33,181 | -225 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 32,956 | -225 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 32,731 | -225 | -0.68% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,203 | 81.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,442 | 4.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,246 | 3.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3,394 | 10.14% |
Hale County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,888 | 2.87 | 63.3 |
| Married | 5,326 | 3.56 | 76.4 |
| Male | 664 | 4.11 | 54.8 |
| Female | 1,619 | 3.7 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 3,279 | 1.09 | 53.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,810 | 13.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,349 | 11.41% |
| High School Graduate | 6,788 | 32.98% |
| Some College | 4,019 | 19.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,078 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,301 | 11.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,237 | 6.01% |
Hale County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 73 | 56 | 31 |
| White | 8,115 | 7,422 | 2,876 |
| Native American | 58 | 48 | 14 |
| Black | 852 | 652 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 1,756 | 1,329 | 116 |
| Other Race | 831 | 490 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 11,077 | 6,846 | 499 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,688
Average Earnings
$41,223
Average Male
$27,131
Average Female
Hale County, Texas Language by Age
Hale County, Texas Language
63.30% of Hale County, Texas residents speak only English, while 36.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.43% of the population.
Hale County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 3,188 | 862 | 27.04% |
| Black | 967 | 233 | 24.10% |
| Hispanic | 19,241 | 4,159 | 21.62% |
| Native | 58 | 10 | 17.24% |
| White | 10,305 | 1,071 | 10.39% |
| Other | 270 | NaN% |
17.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.89%
Male Poverty Rate
22.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hale County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hale County, Texas is Multiple, with 27.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hale County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.55%.
Hale County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Hale County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Hale County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hale County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 823 | 4.10% |
| Black | 98 | 9.21% |
| Native American | 9 | 15.52% |
| Other Race | 53 | 5.52% |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 2.51% |
Hale County, Texas Veterans by Education
18.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.05%
Born in Hale County, Texas
89.68%
Native Born
10.32%
Foreign Born
6.96%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.68% of Hale County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.05% having been born in Texas. 6.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990