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Abernathy, TX
City in Hale County, Texas.
Population
3,278
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
Abernathy and its ZIP codes
Abernathy at a glance
- Abernathy is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,531 a year, 12% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,400 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Abernathy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abernathy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,531
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,457), German Americans (200), Irish Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hale County. PPP loans are for Abernathy.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,347
10,840 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $5,063 per person
How people get to work
Abernathy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abernathy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
733
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abernathy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
Cities near Abernathy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New DealTown | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| PetersburgCity | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| IdalouCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Hale CenterCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| ShallowaterCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| LorenzoCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| LubbockCity | 20 mi | 143.2 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeVillage | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Ransom CanyonTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| AntonCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| RallsCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 24 mi | 13.9 |
| Seth WardCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| FloydadaCity | 26 mi | 2 |
| LockneyTown | 26 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abernathy, TX in?
- Abernathy is in Hale County, Texas.
- What is the population of Abernathy, TX?
- About 3,278 people live in Abernathy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abernathy?
- Nearby places include New Deal (8.9 mi), Petersburg (9.6 mi), Idalou (13 mi), Hale Center (16 mi), Shallowater (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023