Hartley County Population Charts

According to the most recent Hartley County Texas demographics data available from the United States Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in December of 2020, Figure 1 Hartley County depicts it has a Population 2019 of 5,669 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest population in the area is Potter County which depicts a population of 119,674 ( considerably bigger). Figure 3 uses the Hartley County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2019 and Hartley County Texas shows a decline of 393 (6%).

The total Hartley County Texas greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2019 is shown in Figure 4 and for Hartley County depicts it has a Population Change of -6.5% which is the smallest as measured by population percent change of all the other counties in the greater region.

Looking at the Hartley County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Hartley County Texas depicts it has 4 people per square mile which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The next higher when ranked by population density is Dallam County 25.3% larger with population density of 5. The county with the highest population density in the area is Potter County which shows a people per square mile of 132 ( substantially bigger). Figure 6 provides Hartley County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Hartley County depicts it has a Median Age of 38.1 which is the second most median age of all the counties in the greater Hartley County region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Sherman County which shows an age of 40.1 (only about 5.2% larger). The Hartley County Texas population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Hartley County Texas depicts a median age of men only about 2.7% larger as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Hartley County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of people between 20 and 29 years old at 17.9% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people between 30 and 39 years old at 15.8% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people between 50 and 59 yeasr old at 7.6% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of people between 60 and 69 years old at 11.2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Hartley County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Hartley County Texas has the percentage of Native population less than most other counties in the greater region at 5.9% of the total. Figure 10 shows the Hartley County Texas Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Hartley County depicts it has a Hispanic or Latino of 26.7% which is the second smallest when ranked by people who are Hispanic or Latino of all the other counties in the surrounding region. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population 44.0% larger as the total female population.

Hartley County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Hartley County has the largest proportion of never married percent at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Hartley County households. Hartley County depicts it has a Family Size of 3.0 which is the smallest when ranked by average family size of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Moore County which depicts an average family size of 3.8 (27.6% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Hartley County households for families to the total number of Hartley County households and that Hartley County shows it has a Families of 72% which is the second smallest when sorted by percent of people who are in a family of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Moore County which depicts a families percent of 75% (only about 4.6% larger).

Looking at Hartley County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Hartley County shows it has a Married-couple family of 93% which is the highest of all counties in the area. Figure 17 shows Hartley County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Hartley County Texas has the smallest proportion of households at 1.3% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of households at 5.4% of the total.

Hartley County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Hartley County shows it has a Birth Rate of 13.3% which is the second most percent of women who have given birth of all the counties in the greater Hartley County region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Dallam County which depicts a birth rate of 13.5% ( only slightly larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 51% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 40% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Oldham County with 43%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 25 to 29 at 1% of the total.

In Figure 20, the demographic data for Hartley County Texas teenager birth rate is shown (women between the ages of 15 and 19.) Hartley County depicts it has a Teenager Birth Rate of 7% which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest teenager birth rate in the area is Deaf Smith County which depicts a births to a teenager of 23% (approximately 3.2 times bigger).

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Hartley County depicts it has a Unwed Births of 11% which is the smallest in terms of percent of unwed women who have given birth of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Sherman County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 61% ( markedly bigger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Hartley County shows it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 33.3% which is the second most percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of all the counties in the greater Hartley County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance in the area is Sherman County which shows a percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of 80.0% (approximately 2.4 times bigger).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Hartley County Texas has the percentage of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 the second smallest when ranked by percent of unwed births to mothers aged 15 to 19 years old of all the other counties in the local area at 33.3% of the total. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of Black unwed birth rate at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Hartley County Texas has one of the largest proportions of unwed births and living below poverty level at 66.7% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Sherman County with 80.0%.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 33% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Dallam County (39%), and #1 Moore County (65%) are larger.

Hartley County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Hartley County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Hartley County shows it has a Total Single People of 46% which is the second most percent single people of all the counties in the greater Hartley County region. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Potter County which shows a percent single of 50% (9.2% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Hartley County is about 9.1% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Texas, percent of people who are single for any reason of 49%, Hartley County is about 6.3% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of percent never married at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent divorced at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Potter County with 6%. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of men who have never been married at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of men who are divorced at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Hartley County Texas has the smallest proportion of women who have never been married at 6% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of women who are divorced at 9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Potter County (9%), and #1 Sherman County (11%) are larger.

Figure 33 shows the Hartley County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Hartley County metro area. Hartley County Texas has one of the largest proportions of single men 18 to 24 at 17% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Dallam County with 18%. Second, it has the largest proportion of single men 25 to 29 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of single men 30 to 34 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the Hartley County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Hartley County metro area. Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of single women 18 to 24 at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of percent of single women 18 to 24 of all the other counties in the greater region in terms of single women 25 to 29 at 3% of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region as measured by single women 30 to 34 at 4% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of single women 40 to 44 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Hartley County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next section of demographic information provides detailed data Hartley County residents including: immigrants, citizenship, immigration, country of origin, non citizens and more. To start, Figure 35 shows a high level view of citizenship. Hartley County Texas has the percentage of citizens born In US the second smallest in order of percent of citizens born In US of all the other counties in the metropolitan area at 3% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of citizens born In US of all the other counties in the local area in terms of citizens by naturalization at 7% of the total. The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and it has the largest proportion of birthplace in this state at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of birthplace in West at 0% of the total.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Hartley County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Hartley County depicts it has a Percent Foreign Born of 10.1% which is the second smallest in terms of percent of population who was born in another country of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Moore County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 26.2% (approximately 2.6 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Hartley County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared with the state of Texas, percent of population who was born in another country of 17.0%, Hartley County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Hartley County Texas depicts a percent of non citizens under 18 years old only about 5.9% the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 40.6 which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Oldham County which depicts a median age of 58.4 (43.8% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 16% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Moore County (20%), and #1 Deaf Smith County (31%) are larger.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2015 or later at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in order of percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the greater region when ranked by people naturalized 2005 to 2009 at 11% of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the greater region when ranked by people naturalized 2000 to 2004 at 9% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people naturalized 1995 to 1999 at 1% of the total. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized before 1990 at 29% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Oldham County with 30%.

Hartley County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Hartley County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Hartley County Texas has the percentage of from Africa less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 2% of the total.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Hartley County Texas has the percentage of from Oceania in the mid range of other counties in the area at 85% of the total.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Hartley County Texas has the largest proportion of people who were born in Southern Africa at 1.1% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in South America at 6.1% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in North America at 2.5% of the total and is ranked #1.