Hale Center City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 2263 residents, 798 households, and 572 families in the city. The population density was 2082.4 people per square mile (804.02/kmē), it is 163rd most densely populated city in Texas. There were 885 housing units at an average density of 811.9 per square mile (313.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.78 persons, and the average family size was 3.41 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.1 females. The median age was 33.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Hale Center City was 31 and 35.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1732 White, 114 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 60 from two or more races and 349 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28240, it is the 939th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $32138, making its Texas's 493rd lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12873, it is Texas's 448th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $17883, The median income for males was $21919 versus $13358 for females.
In 2000, 638 pupils and students, of which 54.23% are male and 45.77% are female, 28.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.37% nursery or pri school, 6.58% kindergarten, 51.88% elementary school, 27.9% high school and 6.27% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2263 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2259 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2190 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2144 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2150 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2163 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2154 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2160 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2132 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2117 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 20 | 42 |
| Elementary school | 173 | 158 | 331 |
| High school | 99 | 79 | 178 |
| College or graduate school | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Center city, Texas | $28240 | $32138 | $12873 |
| Hale County, Texas | $31280 | $35250 | $13655 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |