County population in 2014: 6,089 (43% urban, 57% rural); it was 5,537 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 721 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 520 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 1,226 Renter-occupied apartments: 530 (it was 378 in 2000)
% of renters here:
24%
State:
36%
Land area: 1462 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.9 sq. mi.
Population density: 4 people per square mile (very low).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Hartley County: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (36.1%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (24.8%), Construction (18.8%), Educational, health and social services (12.0%).
Estimated median household income in 2015: $65,900 ($46,327 in 1999)
This county:
$65,900
Texas:
$55,653
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $644 (lower quartile is $514, upper quartile is $908)
This county:
$644
State:
$774
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $164,629 (it was $87,500 in 2000)
Hartley:
$164,629
Texas:
$152,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $100,109 - $293,067 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,239 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $521
Institutionalized population: 1,402
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 0
Robberies: 1
Assaults: 0
Burglaries: 8
Thefts: 13
Auto thefts: 1
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,301 (1.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $2,049 (1.2%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 6.4%
(2.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 3.4% for Black residents, 18.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 24.0% for other race residents, 19.7% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 5.8%
Hartley County:
5.8%
Texas:
15.9%
(2.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.3% for other race residents, 17.6% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 39 years old
(Males: 38 years old, Females: 40 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43 years old, Black residents: 45 years old, American Indian residents: 54 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 33 years old, Other race residents: 39 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hartley County is $396 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $645 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Hartley County: Creslenn Camp (A), Fritch Fortress Picnic Area (B), Herring Ranch (C), Jog Section Windmill (D), Priece Ranch (E), Stewart Station (F), Stinnett Station (G), Supreme Camp (H), West Camp (I), Yake Ranch (J), Johnson Pumping Station (K), Johnson Tank Farm (L), Pantex Water System Kay Station (M), Rocking D Ranch (N), Turkey Track Ranch (O), Borger Terminal (P), Britain Ranch (Q), Conoco Phillips - Borger Refinery Fire Department (R). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Jims Lake (A), Pantex Reservoir (B), Weatherly Lake (C), Turkey Track Ranch Reservoir (D), Roberts Lake (E), Britain Lake (F), Phillips Stormwater Control Reservoir (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Creeks: Turkey Creek (A), Antelope Creek (B), Big Creek (C), Bent Creek (D), Bear Creek (E), Adobe Creek (F), West Fork Johns Creek (G), Smokehouse Creek (H), Spring Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 174 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 77.3% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
Number of foreign born residents: 146 (29% naturalized citizens)
Hartley County:
2.6%
Whole state:
13.9%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 27
1990 to 1994: 13
1985 to 1989: 27
1980 to 1984: 27
1975 to 1979: 13
1970 to 1974: 21
1970 to 1974: 2
1965 to 1969: 16
Note: State values scaled to Hartley County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 43.9%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 1,443
One, attached: 4
Two: 24
3 or 4: 51
10 to 19: 36
20 or more: 10
Mobile homes: 189
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3
Housing units in Hartley County with a mortgage: 586 (19 second mortgage, 26 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 397
Here:
59.6% with mortgage
State:
64.2% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Hartley County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
1,559
7
Mainline Protestant
255
2
None
4,248
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Hartley County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 1
Hartley County:
1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:
1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:
5.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hartley County:
9.3%
Texas:
8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Hartley County:
29.0%
State:
26.6%
Agriculture in Hartley County:
Average size of farms: 3120 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $1,767,886 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $428.87 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 84.71% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $1,605,809 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 20.20% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 73.74% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $185,216 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 77.87% Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 28.48 Corn for grain: 89285 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 43768 harvested acres
Tornado activity:
Hartley County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 3715663.4 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 12 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 6/5/1982, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Hartley County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 143.0 miles away from Hartley County center On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from the county center On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from the county center On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 154.3 miles away from the county center On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 144.6 miles away from Hartley County center On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 246.6 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Texas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 04, 2015 to June 23, 2015, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4223: May 29, 2015, FEMA Id: 4223, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: April 06, 2011 to August 29, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1999: July 01, 2011, FEMA Id: 1999, Natural disaster type: Fire
Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: March 14, 2008 to September 01, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3284: March 14, 2008, FEMA Id: 3284, Natural disaster type: Fire
Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 23, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1606: September 24, 2005, FEMA Id: 1606, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 20, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3261: September 21, 2005, FEMA Id: 3261, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3216: September 02, 2005, FEMA Id: 3216, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Extreme Fire Hazards, Incident Period: August 01, 1999 to December 10, 1999, Emergency Declared EM-3142: September 01, 1999, FEMA Id: 3142, Natural disaster type: Fire
The number of natural disasters in Hartley County (7) is smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3 Emergencies Declared: 4
Office and administrative support occupations (7%)
Construction and extraction occupations (6%)
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (6%)
Education, training, and library occupations (22%)
Office and administrative support occupations (21%)
Management occupations (14%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
Healthcare support occupations (7%)
Personal care and service occupations (5%)
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (5%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (69%)
Canada (12%)
Germany (7%)
Colombia (5%)
Cuba (3%)
Japan (2%)
Netherlands (1%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Hartley County (%):
United States or American (24%)
German (19%)
English (12%)
Irish (9%)
Scotch-Irish (3%)
Norwegian (2%)
French (except Basque) (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 1,716 (87%)
Carpooled: 163 (8%)
Walked: 34 (2%)
Other means: 2 (0%)
Worked at home: 67 (3%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Hartley County, Texas in 2000:
1,343 people in state prisons
77 people in nursing homes
4 people in religious group quarters
People in group quarters in Hartley County, Texas in 2010:
1,333 people in state prisons
69 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
4 people in other noninstitutional facilities
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $44,243.
8.70% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($31,957 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
8.70%
Texas average:
7.14%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.20% relocated from other counties in Texas ($18,915 average AGI)
3.49% relocated from other states ($13,043 average AGI)
Hartley County:
3.49%
Texas average:
2.49%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
9.44% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($67,227 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
9.44%
Texas average:
6.69%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.64% relocated to other counties in Texas ($49,656 average AGI)
2.80% relocated to other states ($17,563 average AGI)
Hartley County:
2.80%
Texas average:
2.01%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Hartley County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 576 (549 aged, 27 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 239 (20%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Hartley County, Texas in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (56)
Atherosclerotic heart disease (10)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 16% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,284 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 917
Household type by relationship:
Households: 4,656
In family households: 4,130 (1,133 male householders, 178 female householders)
1,156 spouses, 1,447 children (1,328 natural, 31 adopted, 88 stepchildren), 65 grandchildren, 31 brothers or sisters, 21 parents, 30 other relatives, 51 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 526 (219 male householders (175 living alone)), 241 female householders (229 living alone)), 66 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 1,406 (1,402 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 599 2-persons, 230 3-persons, 275 4-persons, 137 5-persons, 43 6-persons, 27 7-or-more-persons.
976 married couples with children.
118 single-parent households (41 men, 77 women).
88.8% of residents of Hartley County speak English at home.
10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (81% speak English very well, 10% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
1.2% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $22,839,000 ($4,212 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $33,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $2,545,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $1,340,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $16,622,000 Federal grants: $1,891,000 Federal procurement contracts: $66,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $374,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $0,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $456,000 Federal Government insurance: $45,767,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 448
Here:
82 per 1000 residents
State:
85 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 181
Here:
33 per 1000 residents
State:
35 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +21
Here:
+4 per 1000 residents
State:
+29 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -363
Here:
-67 per 1000 residents
State:
+10 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Hartley County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.20 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.1
State:
5.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
5.0
State:
3.8
Year house built
2014 or later: 0
2010 to 2013: 0
2000 to 2009: 301
1990 to 1999: 250
1980 to 1989: 215
1970 to 1979: 462
1960 to 1969: 270
1950 to 1959: 324
1940 to 1949: 41
1939 or earlier: 107
Note: State values scaled to Hartley population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Hartley County, Texas
Note: State values scaled to Hartley County population
no vehicle: 30
1 vehicle: 273
2 vehicles: 622
3 vehicles: 227
4 vehicles: 48
5+ vehicles: 26
no vehicle: 49
1 vehicle: 158
2 vehicles: 138
3 vehicles: 26
4 vehicles: 3
5+ vehicles: 4
55% of Hartley County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 20% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Texas.
Hartley County:
54.8%
State average:
51.6%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 3,421
Northeast: 145
Midwest: 664
South: 630
West: 505
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $63,000
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
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