Haskell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Haskell County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Haskell County, Texas has a population of 5,390, the 196th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $54,044 and the median home value is $92,000. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Haskell County Quick Facts

Population 5,390

Median Household Income $54,044

Median Home Value $92,000

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.5%

High School Graduation 83.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 5,390 196th of 254

Median Income $54,044 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 5.4%

Median Household Income

Haskell

$54,044

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Haskell

$92,000

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.0%

$25K-$50K 26.5%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 22.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

6.5%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

6.4%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

3.9%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

53.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

28.3%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Haskell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Haskell	3,038	$60,661	12.0%	$105,100
Rule	738	$31,875	26.8%	$57,500
Rochester	260	$45,000	20.8%	N/A
Weinert	204	$47,955	9.3%	$67,200
O'Brien	108	$45,750	64.8%	$45,600

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Population Overview

Haskell County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,390. It is the 196th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haskell County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haskell County is $54,044. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $92,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Haskell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% 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 Haskell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.1% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haskell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Haskell County, Texas?

Haskell County has a population of 5,390, making it the 196th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Haskell County?

The median household income in Haskell County is $54,044 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Haskell County, Texas?

Haskell County contains 5 Census-designated places.