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Hockley County

Texas · 21,537 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 $47,010. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,537
−5%since 2000
from 22,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+11%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K24K24K1990201020202024Hockley County
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,010
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,816
+65%since 2000
from $15,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(13,155)
Black3.6%(822)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(8,459)
Asian0.1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(14,594)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(9,752)
Black2.6%(565)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(10,624)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other1.9%(413)
Diversity Score68.1%(14,670)
Segregation Score21.3%(4,590)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−58.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hockley County, Texas?

Hockley County, Texas has about 21,537 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hockley County, Texas earns about $47,010 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Hockley County, Texas?

About 15.7% 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 15.3% 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 2,662 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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