Hale County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hale County is located in Texas with a total population of 32,247. It is the 90th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hale County is 34.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hale County is $52,788. This is 31% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $106,100. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hale County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.1%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (60.8% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.1%.