Haskell County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. 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%.