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Fort Hood

Texas · 28,295 residents · 19.363 sq mi
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Fort Hood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,417. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 5,416 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,295
−16%since 2000
from 33,711 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,461 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.0
+3%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K30K33K37K1990201020202024Fort Hood
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,417
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,329
+74%since 2000
from $11,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,210
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
98.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(15,274)
Black30.7%(10,346)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(5,630)
Asian2%(691)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.4%(26,753)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(13,509)
Black16%(4,521)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(6,844)
Asian3.6%(1,023)
Other7.8%(2,211)
Diversity Score84.5%(23,922)
Diversity Score
85
+7%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
26.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Hood, Texas?

Fort Hood, Texas has about 28,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Hood, Texas?

The typical household in Fort Hood, Texas earns about $45,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Hood, Texas expensive?

In Fort Hood, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Hood, Texas?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Hood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Hood, Texas?

About 17.4% of people in Fort Hood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Hood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Hood, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,285 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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