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Hartley, TX
Census-designated place in Hartley County, Texas.
Population
504
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
72
ZIP codes
0
Hartley and its ZIP codes
Hartley at a glance
- Hartley is 37% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,528, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,700 (49% below Texas) and median rent is $1,604 a month.
Local data for Hartley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,528
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$1,604/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (103), Mexican Americans (88), German Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hartley County. PPP loans are for Hartley.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,584
2,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$123,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$46.7M
FY 2026, -$8,679 per person
How people get to work
Hartley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.0%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
733
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Hartley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DalhartCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| ChanningCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| CactusCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| DumasCity | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| Boys RanchCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartley, TX in?
- Hartley is in Hartley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hartley, TX?
- About 504 people live in Hartley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartley?
- Nearby places include Dalhart (13 mi), Channing (15 mi), Cactus (24 mi), Dumas (24 mi), Boys Ranch (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023