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Hallettsville, TX
City in Lavaca County, Texas.
Population
2,755
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,007
ZIP codes
0
Hallettsville and its ZIP codes
Hallettsville at a glance
- Hallettsville is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,718, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $922 a month.
Local data for Hallettsville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hallettsville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,718
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (747), Mexican Americans (497), Irish Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lavaca County. PPP loans are for Hallettsville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,121
5,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,045 per person
How people get to work
Hallettsville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hallettsville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 45°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hallettsville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Hallettsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShinerCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| YoakumCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| MoultonTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| SchulenburgCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| FlatoniaTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| WeimarCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| WaelderCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| CueroCity | 29 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hallettsville, TX in?
- Hallettsville is in Lavaca County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hallettsville, TX?
- About 2,755 people live in Hallettsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hallettsville?
- Nearby places include Shiner (13 mi), Yoakum (15 mi), Moulton (15 mi), Sheridan (18 mi), Schulenburg (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023