Texas

Hall

2,825
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Hall

Hall, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 36. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,825.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,966 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 83 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the North Fork of the Red River, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,825
20103,353
20003,782
19903,905
19805,594
19706,015
19607,322
195010,930
194012,117
193016,966
192011,137
19108,279
19001,670
1890703
188036
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hall

Military engagements that took place in Hall, Texas.

Battle of the North Fork of the Red River
1872

Historic places in Hall

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hall, Texas.

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Frequently asked about Hall

When does Hall first appear in the US census?
Hall, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 36.
What is the population of Hall?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hall had a recorded population of 2,825.
When did Hall's population peak?
Hall's recorded population peaked at 16,966 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Hall?
1 documented military engagement took place in Hall, including Battle of the North Fork of the Red River.
How many historic places are in Hall?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hall, Texas.
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