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Hale County, TX
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Hale County, Texas.
Population
32,131
Land area
1,005sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Hale County
Hale County at a glance
- Hale County is 72% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,897, 34% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,500 (59% below Texas) and median rent is $836 a month.
- Its largest cities are Plainview (19,711), Abernathy (3,278) and Seth Ward (2,205).
Local data for Hale County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hale County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,897
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$116,500
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,928), German Americans (1,936), Irish Americans (983).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$48.8M
1,046 loans, 5,751 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$228K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hale County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hale County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
733
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hale County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.9%
U.S. 11.1% +17.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hale County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hale County, TX?
- Plainview is the largest city or town in Hale County, with about 19,711 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hale County?
- Hale County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79021, 79032, 79041, 79072, 79073.
- What is the population of Hale County, TX?
- About 32,131 people live in Hale County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hale County?
- Hale County borders Lubbock County, Hockley County, Lamb County, Castro County, Swisher County, Floyd County, Crosby County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023