City

Hale Center, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hale County  ·  Texas

👥2,511Population
💰$58,305Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$101,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.4%Hispanic: 62.7%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White28.4%
Hispanic62.7%
Black6.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (5.7%)
HS Graduate545 (41.2%)
Some College133 (10%)
Associates260 (19.6%)
Bachelors132 (10%)
Graduate Degree179 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 10%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College10.0%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,305 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$101,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,316
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Hale Center, TX

Hale Center is a city in Texas, located in Hale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,511 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Hale Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,305 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hale Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hale Center is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (62.72%).

Hale Center, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Hale Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79041 2,511 $58,305 $101,300 $625 2.8% 23.5% 83.0%