Hartley, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 504, Hartley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hartley is a small community located in Texas, within Hartley County. The total population is 504. It ranks as the 1269th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hartley is 33.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hartley is $56,528. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hartley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $145,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Hartley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hartley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.8% vs 39.1%).

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 97.1%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hartley, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.