Hearne, Texas
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Hearne is a city located in Robertson County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,690. Hearne was subject to heavy flooding on 13 May 2004 when 17 inches of rain fell in an hour.
Geography
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Location of Hearne, Texas
Hearne is located at 30°52'41" North, 96°35'44" West (30.877989, -96.595665)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 4,690 people, 1,710 households, and 1,190 families residing in the city. The population density is 441.7/km² (1,144.2/mi²). There are 1,944 housing units at an average density of 183.1/km² (474.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 38.12% White, 44.41% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 14.48% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. 28.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,710 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% are married couples living together, 25.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.31.
In the city the population is spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $19,556, and the median income for a family is $25,538. Males have a median income of $24,013 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income for the city is $9,716. 31.2% of the population and 29.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 45.2% of those under the age of 18 and 25.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.