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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hockley County

Texas · 22,716 residents · 908.392 sq mi
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Hockley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,085. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,716
−6%since 1990
from 24,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.3
+13%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,085
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,713 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,022
+41%since 1990
from $10,648 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(18,802)
Black4.4%(1,068)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(7,645)
Asian0.4%(85)
Diversity Score71.9%(17,388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(13,155)
Black3.6%(822)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(8,459)
Asian0.1%(29)
Diversity Score64.2%(14,594)
Diversity Score
64
−11%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Hockley County to nearby counties

HOCKLEY COUNTY VS
Cochran County
Income$45,313+46%
Home value$53,200+13%
Population2,546−88%
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HOCKLEY COUNTY VS
Terry County
Income$44,100+42%
Home value$105,400+124%
Population11,720−46%
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HOCKLEY COUNTY VS
Lubbock County
Income$64,155+106%
Home value$214,100+355%
Population328,906+1423%
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HOCKLEY COUNTY VS
Lamb County
Income$60,760+95%
Home value$82,400+75%
Population12,579−42%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hockley County, Texas?

Hockley County, Texas has about 22,716 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hockley County, Texas?

The typical household in Hockley County, Texas earns about $31,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hockley County, Texas expensive?

In Hockley County, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Hockley County, Texas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hockley County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hockley County, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Hockley County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hockley County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hockley County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,483 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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