Population 5,421 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Haskell County
Household size in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Haskell County run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.28, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Haskell County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 45.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Haskell County (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Texas counties, Haskell County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Haskell County
Renters in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Haskell County rent their homes (26.3%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 73.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Haskell County: 30.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Haskell County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Few Texas counties have older homes: only 22 of 254.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $354 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $500 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $556 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $786 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Haskell County runs $786 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $432 a month since 2006–10, up 122%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Haskell County
Bachelor's degrees in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Haskell County: 23.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Haskell County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Haskell County
| Period | Haskell County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Haskell County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Haskell County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell County | 2.45 | 42.3 | 9.6% | 26.3% | 30.2% | 1965 | $786 | 23.2% | 87.6% | 5.0% |
| Stonewall County | 2.29 | 53.2 | 4.9% | 15.4% | 35.2% | 1969 | $613 | 18.6% | 91.5% | 2.8% |
| Throckmorton County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 32.0% | 25.6% | 1962 | $909 | 21.6% | 93.1% | 7.7% |
| Kent County | 2.19 | 60.0 | 1.0% | 20.8% | 41.1% | 1973 | $675 | 26.3% | 87.8% | 8.5% |
| Young County | 2.36 | 42.4 | 9.4% | 25.9% | 10.7% | 1976 | $774 | 23.5% | 87.6% | 3.7% |
| Jack County | 2.73 | 40.3 | 10.2% | 27.8% | 23.2% | 1975 | $952 | 15.4% | 81.0% | 10.0% |
| Garza County | 2.65 | 38.0 | 10.0% | 29.5% | 31.4% | 1973 | $954 | 11.4% | 71.6% | 9.6% |
| Lynn County | 2.75 | 37.2 | 9.3% | 23.0% | 16.6% | 1967 | $685 | 30.9% | 85.4% | 3.3% |
| Wise County | 3.00 | 39.9 | 9.3% | 18.6% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,358 | 22.2% | 86.8% | 5.6% |
| Terry County | 2.62 | 37.3 | 20.0% | 33.5% | 11.9% | 1968 | $814 | 12.6% | 78.3% | 5.8% |
| Denton County | 2.79 | 38.1 | 8.9% | 34.5% | 5.3% | 2003 | $2,134 | 50.2% | 93.8% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Haskell County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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