U.S. County · Profile

Hockley County

21.5KTotal Population
24Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-5.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hockley County has a population of 21,460 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Hockley County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):50.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White69.9%15,001
Hispanic or Latino50.2%10,773
Two or More Races18.6%3,992
Some Other Race7.6%1,631
Black or African American2.9%622
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%107
Asian0.4%86
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Hockley County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$53,283
28.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,809
24.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.1%
31.3% above national average
Median Age
35.3 years

Income & Poverty

$53,283Median Household Income
$28,809Per Capita Income
15.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,283$73,311
Families$66,089$85,285
Married-couple Families$66,089$74,020
Nonfamily Households$27,339$29,526

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Hockley County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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