City · Texas
Hearne, Texas
Hearne, city, in Robertson County, Texas. Hearne had 4,719 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,544 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,555 (±17). GEOID 4832972.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,719
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,544 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,555 ±17
Median household income
$37,372
±$7,016 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$83,200
±$14,684 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$641
±$134 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hearne and what county is it in?
Hearne is a city in Robertson County, Texas. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 1,103 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hearne is in the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hearne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,719 people lived in Hearne on July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,544 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,555 (±17).
| Measure | Hearne | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,555 ±17 | 17,167 | +122 |
| Households | 1,828 ±167 | 6,701 | +307 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.23 | 2.53 | −0.43 |
| Housing units | 2,093 ±177 | 8,612 | +337 |
Hearne's population since 2000
From 4,690 in 2000 to 4,719 in 2025: up 0.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hearne 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 Hearne?
The median resident of Hearne is 37.1 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 39.0%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hearne | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±8.1 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±4.4 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±3.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±3.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39.0% ±6.6 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.2% ±4.7 pts | 54.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.9% ±6.8 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5% ±3.9 pts | 4.7% | −7.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.9% ±6.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±4.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±5.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8% ±6.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±6.4 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±7.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Hearne earn?
Half of Hearne's 1,828 households earn less than $37,372 a year (±$7,016), against $72,236 in Robertson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,840 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $29,468 after inflation. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hearne | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,372 ±$7,016 | $72,236 | −$29,468 |
| Mean household income | $60,354 ±$16,018 | $89,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,090 ±$6,867 | $34,488 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.3% ±7.2 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.1% ±17.9 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.7% ±8.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.8% ±4.9 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.8% ±6.0 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 Hearne?
Owners occupy 60.5% of Hearne's occupied homes and renters 39.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $83,200 by its owner (±$14,684). The median renter pays $641 a month including utilities, and 62.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hearne | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,200 ±$14,684 | $185,900 | −$18,825 |
| Median gross rent | $641 ±$134 | $779 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.7% ±18.7 pts | 37.4% | +28.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,028 ±$373 | $1,472 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.5% ±7.4 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.5% ±7.4 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,093 ±177 | 8,612 | +337 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±7.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9% ±7.8 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±4.3 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±5.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.8% ±8.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 Hearne building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hearne in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Hearne work and get to work?
67.4% of Hearne's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.3%.
| Measure | Hearne | Robertson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±6.3 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.3% ±8.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.4% ±9.7 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 28.7% ±9.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min ±4.1 | 24.8 min | −7.0 min |
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 Hearne?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hearne (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,732 (Tract 9605.01) to $75,789 (Tract 9605.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9605.01Robertson County | 3,176 | $36,732 |
| Tract 9605.02Robertson County | 2,912 | $75,789 |
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 Hearne) · Census block assignment files
How does Hearne compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hearne is the 5,060th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 400th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hearne ranks 892nd 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 | 400th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 391st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 475th | 979 |
| Median household income | 892nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 743rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 872nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 815th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 731st | 877 |
| Median age | 449th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 756th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 865th | 976 |
Hearne's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hearne 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 Hearne?
15 of the 57 figures for Hearne 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 Hearne 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 Hearne.