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Hockley County

State:
Texas
County Seat:
Levelland

Hockley County's estimated 2025 population is 21,824 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hockley County is the 113th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,827 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.

21,824
Total Population
24
Population Density (mi²)
113
Population Rank (State)
182 0.84%
Annual Population Growth

Hockley County Population

Hockley County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hockley County includes 63.14% White, 7.31% other race, 3.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,54763.14%
Two or more races5,44025.36%
Other race1,5687.31%
Black or African American7693.58%
Native American820.38%
Asian490.23%

Hockley County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Hockley County's average per capita income is $44,413. Household income levels show a median of $54,810. The poverty rate stands at 12.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,767-
Families$67,500$88,707
Households$54,810$77,012
Non Families$29,838$43,015

$44,413

Average Income

$54,810

Median Household Income

12.61%

Poverty Rate