Hood County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48221 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,894 | — | #833 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,160 | +17.3% | #347 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.9 years | +18.0% | #619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $306,400 | +8.7% | #596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,428 | +22.8% | #288 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -39.2% | #305 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hood County has a population of 65,894, making it the #833 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hood County is $88,160, ranking #347 out of 3,222 counties — 17.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Hood County is $306,400 (+8.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,428/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.
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85.8% of residents in Hood County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Hood County, Texas
Hood County, Texas has a total population of 65,894, making it the 833rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hood County is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hood County is $88,160, which ranks #347 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Hood County is $306,400, 8.7% above the national median. Renters in Hood County pay a median gross rent of $1,428 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hood County, 32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.9 min.
Hood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.8%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Hood 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.