Texas

Haskell

5,416
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Haskell

Haskell, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 48. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,416.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,669 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 68 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Paint Creek.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,416
20105,899
20006,093
19906,820
19807,725
19708,512
196011,174
195013,736
194014,905
193016,669
192014,193
191016,249
19002,637
18901,665
188048
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Haskell

Military engagements that took place in Haskell, Texas.

Battle of Paint Creek
1858

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Frequently asked about Haskell

When does Haskell first appear in the US census?
Haskell, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 48.
What is the population of Haskell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Haskell had a recorded population of 5,416.
When did Haskell's population peak?
Haskell's recorded population peaked at 16,669 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Haskell?
1 documented military engagement took place in Haskell, including Battle of Paint Creek.
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