Hockley County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 112th-largest in Texas
The population of Hockley County, Texas is 21,455 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $54,810, the median home value is $112,700, and the median age is 35.8.
The population of Hockley County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (22,827 → 21,505), a -0.43% annualized rate.
21,455
Population
-0.43%
Annual growth
24
People / sq mi
$54,810
Median Income
$112,700
Median Home Value
Hockley County covers 908 sq mi of land at 23.6 people per square mile.
About Hockley County, TX
Hockley County skews on age — the median resident is 35.8, younger than the national median. Hockley County is a county in Texas with a population of 21,455.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,810, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.9%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $112,700, with typical rent around $813.
Roughly 18.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Hockley County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hockley County had a population of 22,827 in 2010 and 21,505 in 2024, a -5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,446 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.41%.
21,505
Population (2024)
22,827
Population (2010)
23,446
Peak (2014)
-0.41%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,827 |
| 2011 | 22,907 |
| 2012 | 23,053 |
| 2013 | 23,387 |
| 2014 | 23,446 |
| 2015 | 23,291 |
| 2016 | 23,051 |
| 2017 | 22,974 |
| 2018 | 22,929 |
| 2019 | 23,055 |
| 2020 | 21,497 |
| 2021 | 21,261 |
| 2022 | 21,227 |
| 2023 | 21,325 |
| 2024 | 21,505 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.8
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
15.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.8% · Seniors (65+): 15.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $54,810$-21,482 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,012 |
| Per-capita income | $30,131 |
| Poverty rate | 10.9%+0.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hockley County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
79.5%
Public transit
4.3%
Work from home
22.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$112,700$-147,700 vs state
Median home value
$813
Median rent
72.6%
Homeownership rate
9,209
Total housing units
87.5%
Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
27.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.4%
With health insurance
91.1%
With broadband internet
13.8%
Foreign-born
5.1%
Veterans (18+)
15.9%
With a disability
74.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
79.9%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hockley County, Texas has a population of 21,455 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 24 people per square mile.
The population of Hockley County has declined 5.8% since 2010 (22,827 → 21,505), a -0.43% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hockley County, Texas is $54,810, with mean (average) household income of $77,012 and per-capita income of $30,131. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hockley County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.1%), Black or African American (3.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hockley County, Texas is 35.8 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Hockley County is $112,700 and median monthly rent is $813. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,209 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hockley County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Hockley County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Hockley County, TX Climate
Hockley County, TX has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F) and receives about 482 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
482
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 38° | 13 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 15 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 19 mm |
| April | 15° / 58° | 26 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 59 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 70 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 62 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 69 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 71 mm |
| October | 15° / 60° | 44 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 18 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Hockley County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Hockley County, TX are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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