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Hallettsville, Texas
Hallettsville, city, in Lavaca County, Texas. Hallettsville had 2,736 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,731 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,755 (±32). GEOID 4831868.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,736
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,731 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,755 ±32
Median household income
$55,718
±$13,992 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$163,000
±$31,205 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$922
±$169 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hallettsville and what county is it in?
Hallettsville is a city in Lavaca County, Texas. It covers 2.7 square miles of land, 999 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hallettsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,736 people lived in Hallettsville on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,731 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,755 (±32).
| Measure | Hallettsville | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,755 ±32 | 20,552 | +128 |
| Households | 1,129 ±102 | 8,476 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.20 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,363 ±122 | 10,518 | no clear change |
Hallettsville's population since 2000
From 2,345 in 2000 to 2,736 in 2025: up 16.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hallettsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hallettsville?
The median resident of Hallettsville is 43.1 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.9%.
| Measure | Hallettsville | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±2.5 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±4.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.3% ±4.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±5.4 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.9% ±6.8 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.5% ±7.3 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±3.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±4.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±4.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±4.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% | −7.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3% ±4.5 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±7.7 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±6.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±5.3 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hallettsville earn?
Half of Hallettsville's 1,129 households earn less than $55,718 a year (±$13,992), against $63,240 in Lavaca County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,523 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hallettsville | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,718 ±$13,992 | $63,240 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,843 ±$15,649 | $86,683 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,205 ±$6,159 | $35,997 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% ±7.3 pts | 11.5% | −10.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3% ±12.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±4.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.3% ±7.1 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.7% ±7.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hallettsville?
Owners occupy 64.6% of Hallettsville's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 by its owner (±$31,205). The median renter pays $922 a month including utilities, and 29.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hallettsville | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,000 ±$31,205 | $228,300 | +$47,807 |
| Median gross rent | $922 ±$169 | $910 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0% ±14.2 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,615 ±$206 | $1,654 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6% ±9.7 pts | 78.3% | +14.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.4% ±9.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,363 ±122 | 10,518 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±8.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7% ±7.5 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1% ±6.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±3.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.2% ±7.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±6.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hallettsville building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Hallettsville in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hallettsville work and get to work?
82.5% of Hallettsville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Hallettsville | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±5.5 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±4.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5% ±10.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±9.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±3.6 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hallettsville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hallettsville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hallettsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Hallettsville compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hallettsville is the 6,627th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 521st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hallettsville ranks 667th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 521st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 559th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 530th | 979 |
| Median household income | 667th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 445th | 978 |
| Median home value | 607th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 624th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 372nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 555th | 877 |
| Median age | 182nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 667th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 654th | 976 |
Hallettsville's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hallettsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hallettsville?
18 of the 57 figures for Hallettsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hallettsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hallettsville.