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Hackberry, TX

Town in Denton County, Texas.

Population

2,979

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

4,388

ZIP codes

0

Hackberry and its ZIP codes

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Hackberry at a glance

  • Hackberry is about 38 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $109,769 a year, 40% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,600 (47% above Texas) and median rent is $2,208 a month.

Local data for Hackberry, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hackberry, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$109,769

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$416,600

Median rent

$2,208/mo

Homeownership

81.1%

Bachelor's or higher

42.9%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

32.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (441), Indian Americans (287), Irish Americans (200).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Hackberry.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,956

320,064 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$80,108

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.5B

FY 2026, $5,009 per person

Denton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hackberry, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.3%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home27.3%

Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hackberry, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,558

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,740

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 34°F

38.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hackberry, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Cities near Hackberry

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Little ElmCity2.7 mi18.5
Lakewood VillageCity3.4 mi0.8
The ColonyCity4.2 mi14
Paloma Creek SouthCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.3
Oak PointCity4.6 mi5.9
Paloma CreekCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.5
SavannahCensus-designated place5.3 mi1
FriscoCity5.5 mi68.6
Lake DallasCity6.3 mi2.4
Providence VillageTown6.4 mi2.8
Shady ShoresTown6.8 mi3.2
Cross RoadsTown6.8 mi6.8
AubreyCity6.9 mi3.7
LewisvilleCity8 mi40.7
Hickory CreekTown8.4 mi4.9
CorinthCity8.7 mi7.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hackberry, TX in?
Hackberry is in Denton County, Texas.
What is the population of Hackberry, TX?
About 2,979 people live in Hackberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hackberry?
Nearby places include Little Elm (2.7 mi), Lakewood Village (3.4 mi), The Colony (4.2 mi), Paloma Creek South (4.2 mi), Oak Point (4.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023