Hall County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hall County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,827. It is the 225th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hall County is 44.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hall County is $46,728. This is 39% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $80,200. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Hall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.5%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 83.3%.