Hartley County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hartley County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,307. It is the 198th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hartley County is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hartley County is $82,122. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $213,200. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hartley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hartley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 83.1%.