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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hood County

Texas · 41,100 residents · 420.738 sq mi
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Hood County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,668. Population has grown 42% since 1990. Median home value is $88,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,100
+42%since 1990
from 28,981 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 69 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.5
+13%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K36K47K59K70K1990201020202024Hood County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,668
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,627 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,261
+49%since 1990
from $14,961 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $455 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(28,189)
Black0%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,288)
Asian0.6%(181)
Diversity Score16.3%(4,726)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(37,193)
Black0.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,975)
Asian0.3%(123)
Diversity Score18.4%(7,560)
Diversity Score
18
+13%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Hood County to nearby counties

HOOD COUNTY VS
Somervell County
Income$79,825+83%
Home value$289,500+226%
Population10,261−85%
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HOOD COUNTY VS
Parker County
Income$104,443+139%
Home value$375,900+323%
Population184,767+162%
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HOOD COUNTY VS
Erath County
Income$65,115+49%
Home value$269,100+203%
Population43,911−38%
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HOOD COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$84,859+94%
Home value$285,900+222%
Population218,048+209%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hood County, Texas?

Hood County, Texas has about 41,100 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hood County, Texas earns about $43,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hood County, Texas expensive?

In Hood County, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Hood County, Texas?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hood County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hood County, Texas?

About 8.5% of people in Hood County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hood County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hood County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,119 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 1602.10Census Tract 1603.03Census Tract 1603.02Census Tract 1601Census Tract 1602.17Census Tract 1602.18Census Tract 1602.06Census Tract 1602.11Census Tract 1602.13Census Tract 1602.14Census Tract 1602.12Census Tract 1602.04Census Tract 1602.15Census Tract 1602.16
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 76049ZIP 76048ZIP 76462ZIP 76476
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