Haskell, Texas

Haskell is a city in central Haskell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,089. It is the Haskell county seat.

History
Haskell was once the site of a watering place known as Willow Pond Springs. Thomas F. Tucker settled the site in 1879 upon the encouragement of his brother, a member of Randolph B. Marcy's 1849 expedition, and named it Rice Springs. When Haskell County was organized in 1885, the town became the county seat, and Tucker became the first county judge. The town was renamed to Haskell the same year.

In 1906, the Texas Central Railroad reached Haskell from Stamford. Haskell was subsequently incorporated in 1907.

Geography
Haskell is located at 33.16028°N, -99.73444°W (33.160152, –99.734572). U.S. Route 277 passes through the eastern side of the city, leading northeast 98 mi to Wichita Falls and south 54 mi to Abilene. U.S. Route 380 runs through the center of Haskell as North 1st Street, leading east 162 mi to Denton and west 107 mi to Post. Lubbock is 147 mi northwest of Haskell via US 380 and US 84.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km2, all land.

Haskell County Courthouse
The Haskell County Courthouse was completed in 1892 and was designed and built by A.O. Watson. The east and west wings were added in 1930–1931. It is one of the oldest courthouses still in use in the area.

Government
Haskell is the county seat of Haskell County.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,089 people, 1,043 households, and 730 families residing in the city.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 3,322 people, an increase of 6.95% since 2000 (216 people). The racial makeup of the town was 80.40% White (2,671 people), 4.94% African American (164 people), 0.75% Native American (25 people), 0.75% Asian (25 people), 10.69% from other races (355 people), and 2.47% from two or more races (82 people). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.76% of the population (889 people).

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 3,106 people, 1,295 households, and 868 families living in the city. The population density was 912.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,526 housing units at an average density of 448.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.33% White, 3.90% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 12.46% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.70%.

Of the 1,295 households 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 31.3% of households were one person and 20.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 male.

The median household income was $20,740 and the median family income was $27,109. Males had a median income of $20,245 versus $15,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,114. About 21.5% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.4% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The City of Haskell is served by the Haskell Consolidated Independent School District.

Notable people

 * Ralna English, singer
 * D.H. Hamilton, Confederate soldier, farmer, former member of the Texas House of Representatives, and judge; ancestor of Rick Perry
 * John Kimbrough, football player, actor and former member of the Texas House of Representatives
 * Anita Thigpen Perry, former First Lady of Texas
 * Rick Perry, United States Secretary of Energy, former Governor of Texas and candidate for president in 2012 and 2016
 * Larry D. Thomas, 2008 Texas State Poet Laureate

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Haskell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.