Hebbronville, Texas

Hebbronville is a town located in Jim Hogg County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,498. It is the county seat of Jim Hogg County ⁶.

Geography

Hebbronville is located at 27°18'41" North, 98°40'52" West (27.311259, -98.680998)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 4,498 people, 1,554 households, and 1,165 families residing in the town. The population density is 294.9/km² (763.4/mi²). There are 1,853 housing units at an average density of 121.5/km² (314.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 81.79% White, 0.53% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 14.81% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. 90.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,554 households out of which 38.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% are married couples living together, 15.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% are non-families. 23.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.41.

In the town the population is spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $24,558, and the median income for a family is $29,358. Males have a median income of $27,042 versus $17,772 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,271. 25.9% of the population and 25.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.5% are under the age of 18 and 32.0% are 65 or older.