Hallettsville is a city located in Lavaca County, Texas. Hallettsville has a 2026 population of 2,749. It is also the county seat of Lavaca County. Hallettsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,737 in 2020.
The median household income in Hallettsville is $55,718 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in Hallettsville is 43.1 years: 39.8 years for males, and 50.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 50.5 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 2,060 adults, (643 of whom are seniors) in Hallettsville.
Female: 1,391 (50.5%)
Male: 1,364 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Hallettsville includes 65.12% White, 16.04% Black or African American, 10.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,794 | 65.12% |
| Black or African American | 442 | 16.04% |
| Other race | 299 | 10.85% |
| Two or more races | 201 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.69% |
Hallettsville 's average per capita income is $49,592. Household income levels show a median of $55,718. The poverty rate stands at 15.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,250 | - |
| Families | $84,375 | $104,638 |
| Households | $55,718 | $78,843 |
| Non Families | $34,250 | $37,746 |
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