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 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,140 | -16.0% | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,000 | -54.9% | #2,549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | -26.9% | #1,749 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +3.7% | #1,540 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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80.9% of residents in Hockley County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.8% below the national rate.
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.