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Hooks

Texas · 2,518 residents · 2.086 sq mi
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Hooks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,020. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 455 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,518
−15%since 2000
from 2,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Hooks
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,020
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,484
+59%since 2000
from $15,385 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,471)
Black10.1%(301)
Hispanic / Latino3%(88)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(1,726)
Black14.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(238)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other3.6%(89)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,464)
Diversity Score
58
+87%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooks, Texas?

Hooks, Texas has about 2,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hooks, Texas?

The typical household in Hooks, Texas earns about $49,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooks, Texas expensive?

In Hooks, Texas, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Hooks, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hooks, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooks, Texas?

About 12.7% of people in Hooks, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooks, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooks, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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