Abernathy is a city located in Hale County Texas. Abernathy has a 2024 population of 2,798. Abernathy is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,860 in 2020.
The average household income in Abernathy is $81,256 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in Abernathy is 37.4 years: 37.1 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abernathy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,724 | 83.4% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 121 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 112 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,164 | 2.8 | 77 | 23 |
| Married | 749 | 3.43 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 312 | 1.13 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 81 | 3.52 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 22 | 2.36 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
77.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 3.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 310 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 9.54% |
| High School Graduate | 785 | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 8.6% |
| Some College | 314 | 16.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,043 | 1,005 | 402 |
| Hispanic | 841 | 626 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 144 | 51 |
| Other Race | 95 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 56 | 31 | 11 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,021 | $69,375 | $44,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,549 | $103,684 | $73,403 |
| High School Graduate | $56,635 | $66,536 | $16,974 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,714 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,438 | $67,991 | $28,828 |
| Some College | $44,250 | $58,906 | $28,287 |
$53,438
Average Earnings
$67,991
Average Male
$28,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.33% of Abernathy residents speak only English, while 20.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,553 | 158 | 10.17% |
| White | 1,614 | 49 | 3.04% |
| Multiple | 232 | 26 | 11.21% |
6.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.18%
Male Poverty Rate
8.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abernathy is Multiple, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abernathy is White, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.9% |
| High School | 6.24% |
| Some College | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,541 | $98,291 |
| Households | $80,114 | $81,256 |
| Married Families | $91,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,935 | $34,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.68% |
| Other Race | 15 | 14.85% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 6 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.68%
Born in Abernathy
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
97.67% of Abernathy residents were born in the United States, with 89.68% having been born in Texas. 1.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,721 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 2,737 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 2,752 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 2,767 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 2,783 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 2,798 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 2,814 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,818 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 2,839 | -21 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 2,860 | 153 | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 2,707 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,713 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,740 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,748 | 16 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,732 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 2,747 | -59 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 2,806 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,830 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 2,839 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 2,827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,839 | 119 | 4.37% |
| 1990 | 2,720 | -184 | -6.34% |
| 1980 | 2,904 | 279 | 10.63% |
| 1970 | 2,625 | -96 | -3.53% |