Hartley County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Hartley County, Texas has a population of 5,215, the 199th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $75,841 and the median home value is $262,500. The poverty rate is 9.4%.
Hartley County Quick Facts
How Hartley County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,669 | 5,215 | -8.0% |
| Median household income | $71,748 | $75,841 | No clear change (+5.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $205,774 | $262,500 | No clear change (+27.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $1,028 | No clear change (-7.2%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 56.5%
- Black: 6.0%
- Hispanic: 31.2%
- Asian: 0.2%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 19.5%
- HS Diploma: 33.4%
- Some College: 20.1%
- Associate's: 6.2%
- Bachelor's: 14.3%
- Graduate+: 6.5%
Cities & Places in Hartley County
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Population Overview
Hartley County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,215. It is the 199th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hartley County is 38.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hartley County is $75,841. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $262,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% 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 56.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hartley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hartley County, Texas?
Hartley County has a population of 5,215, making it the 199th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Hartley County?
The median household income in Hartley County is $75,841 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.
How many cities are in Hartley County, Texas?
Hartley County contains 2 Census-designated places.