Hallettsville is a city located in Lavaca County Texas. Hallettsville has a 2024 population of 2,766. It is also the county seat of Lavaca County. Hallettsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,726 in 2020.
The average household income in Hallettsville is $70,592 with a poverty rate of 21.91%. The median age in Hallettsville is 42.3 years: 38.9 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hallettsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,479 | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 681 | 24.95% |
| Other race | 342 | 12.53% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,152 | 2.2 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.15 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 426 | 2.96 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 160 | 3.1 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Male | 69 | 2.94 | 0 | 100 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 5.34% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 10.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 5.72% |
| High School Graduate | 687 | 37.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 7.82% |
| Some College | 454 | 24.49% |
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 | 1,029 | 927 | 261 |
| Black | 440 | 389 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 345 | 258 | 0 |
| Other Race | 196 | 128 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 95 | 0 |
| Asian | 40 | 36 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,595 | $67,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,426 | $61,287 | $123,068 |
| High School Graduate | $26,700 | $36,719 | $25,391 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,471 | $36,471 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,083 | $50,195 | $40,990 |
| Some College | $51,719 | $61,250 | $44,000 |
$44,083
Average Earnings
$50,195
Average Male
$40,990
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.41% of Hallettsville residents speak only English, while 13.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 609 | 255 | 41.87% |
| White | 1,247 | 151 | 12.11% |
| Other | 333 | 140 | 42.04% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 140 | 23.81% |
21.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.43%
Male Poverty Rate
19.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hallettsville is Other, with 42.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hallettsville is White, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.46% |
| High School | 24.71% |
| Some College | 12.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.16% |
| Female Employed | 16.71% |
| Male Employed | 9.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,913 | $89,049 |
| Households | $47,090 | $70,592 |
| Married Families | $86,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,637 | $42,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
173
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 10.52% |
| Black | 26 | 5.19% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
83.11%
Born in Hallettsville
93.77%
Native Born
6.23%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
93.77% of Hallettsville residents were born in the United States, with 83.11% having been born in Texas. 4.47% 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 | 2,816 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 2,806 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 2,796 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 2,786 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 2,776 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 2,766 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 2,756 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 2,759 | 28 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 2,731 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 2,726 | 96 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2,630 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 2,619 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 2,623 | 27 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 2,596 | -10 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 2,606 | 14 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 2,592 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,597 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 2,593 | 27 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 2,566 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 2,554 | 0 | 0% |