Rule is a town located in Haskell County Texas. Rule has a 2024 population of 554. Rule is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 562 in 2020.
The average household income in Rule is $42,325 with a poverty rate of 31.81%. The median age in Rule is 45.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rule was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | 73.32% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 13.34% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 8.09% |
| Other race | 28 | 3.77% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 329 | 2.26 | 76 | 24 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.18 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 131 | 2.88 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 50 | 3.82 | 76 | 24 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 15.3% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 4.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 34.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 11.29% |
| Some College | 121 | 22.04% |
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 | 354 | 285 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 53 | 0 |
| Black | 57 | 51 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,750 | $90,625 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,625 | $40,179 | $19,844 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,083 | $16,389 | $25,625 |
| Overall | $23,462 | $40,234 | $20,625 |
| Some College | $29,821 | $40,000 | $0 |
$23,462
Average Earnings
$40,234
Average Male
$20,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.52% of Rule residents speak only English, while 18.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 148 | 32.96% |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 24 | 11.94% |
| Other | 28 | 13 | 46.43% |
| Multiple | 99 | 4 | 4.04% |
31.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rule is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rule is Multiple, with 4.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 47.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.45% |
| Some College | 19.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 24.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,083 | $50,188 |
| Households | $26,797 | $42,325 |
| Married Families | $46,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,117 | $30,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 8.62% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11.36% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 10.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
84.1%
Born in Rule
97.57%
Native Born
2.43%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
97.57% of Rule residents were born in the United States, with 84.1% having been born in Texas. 0.67% 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 | 544 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 546 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 548 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 550 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 554 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 556 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 555 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 556 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 562 | -40 | -6.64% |
| 2019 | 602 | -4 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 606 | -2 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 608 | -8 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 616 | -10 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 626 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 625 | -10 | -1.57% |
| 2013 | 635 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 633 | -8 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 641 | 10 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 631 | 0 | 0% |