Haskell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Haskell County, Texas has a population of 5,421, the 196th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,653 and the median home value is $98,700. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

Haskell County Quick Facts

Population 5,421

Median Household Income $60,65390% MOE ±$10,160

Median Home Value $98,70090% MOE ±$15,519

Poverty Rate 16.6%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Median Age 43.1 years90% MOE ±2.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.7%

Cities/Places 5

Population 5,421 196th of 254

Median Income $60,653 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Haskell 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	5,726	5,421	-5.3%
Median household income	$49,614	$60,653	No clear change (+22.3%)
Median home value¹	$66,335	$98,700	+48.8%
Median gross rent	$672	$782	No clear change (+16.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Haskell

$60,653

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Haskell

$98,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.5%

$25K-$50K 26.3%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

7.0%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

7.7%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $782/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.1%

18-34

20.4%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

27.7%

75+

8.8%

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	2,817	$62,378	12.6%	$104,500
Rule	823	$34,792	38.3%	$71,000
Weinert	235	$63,889	9.4%	$73,200
Rochester	228	$31,827	31.6%	$55,000
O'Brien	130	N/A	72.3%	$33,300

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Population Overview

Haskell County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,421. 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 43.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haskell County is $60,653. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $98,700. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Haskell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 65.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.4% vs 39.1%). 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 5.5%.

Education

22.8% 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 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haskell 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 Haskell County, Texas?

Haskell County has a population of 5,421, 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 $60,653 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.

How many cities are in Haskell County, Texas?

Haskell County contains 5 Census-designated places.