Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 683 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,773 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 2,683 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 2,825 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,345 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,994 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,363 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,521 ▼ 61% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $787/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,730 |
| Vacant Units | 2,395 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Hale County is located in Texas and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 33,004 residents. With a median age of 34.86, it is a relatively young county.
Hale County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,362 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Hale County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $109,521 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $786. Homeownership rates are high at 60.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Hale County are majority Hispanic (60.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Hale County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79311 | Abernathy | 3,533 | $69,250 | $150,400 | $758 | 0.9% | 35.1% |
| 79021 | Cotton Center | 55 | $111,250 | — | — | 0.0% | 23.3% |
| 79032 | Edmonson | 220 | $75,577 | $92,800 | — | 2.0% | 23.5% |
| 79041 | Hale Center | 2,511 | $58,305 | $101,300 | $625 | 2.8% | 23.5% |
| 79250 | Petersburg | 1,089 | $44,042 | $72,600 | $637 | 1.4% | 22.1% |
| 79072 | Plainview | 25,596 | $50,766 | $106,400 | $813 | 4.8% | 25.9% |