Hale County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,788
Per Capita Income
$24,606
Poverty Rate
19.0%
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Gini Index
0.438
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.6%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K20.2%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K12.8%
$150K–$200K4.1%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Hale County, TX is $52,788 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,606. 19.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).