Hockley County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48219 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 21,363 #1,800 / 3,222
44th
Median Household Income $63,140 -16.0% #1,779 / 3,222
45th
Median Age 35.9 years -7.7% #2,895 / 3,222
10th
Median Home Value $127,000 -54.9% #2,549 / 3,222
21th
Median Gross Rent $850 -26.9% #1,749 / 3,222
46th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +3.7% #1,540 / 3,222
52th

Demographics

Hockley County has a population of 21,363, making it the #1,800 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.0%
Native Born
8.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hockley County is $63,140, ranking #1,779 out of 3,222 counties — 16.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.

Median Household Income
$63,140 −16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,779 of 3,222
45th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,179 −22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,074 of 3,222
36th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,540 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,770 of 3,222
45th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.9% −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,201 of 3,222
32th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.9 min −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,962 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hockley County is $127,000 (-54.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $850/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.

Median Home Value
$127,000 −54.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,549 of 3,222
21th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$850 −26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,749 of 3,222
46th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.2% +12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,986 of 3,222
38th percentile
72.2% Homeownership

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Health

80.9% of residents in Hockley County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.8% below the national rate.

80.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
80.9% −11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,094 of 3,222
4th percentile

About Hockley County, Texas

Hockley County, Texas has a total population of 21,363, making it the 1,800th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hockley County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hockley County is $63,140, which ranks #1,779 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

The median home value in Hockley County is $127,000, 54.9% below the national median. Renters in Hockley County pay a median gross rent of $850 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hockley County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.

Hockley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Hockley County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.