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 is a county in Texas with a population of 21,455. It ranks #112 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 35.8, younger than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The median household income in Hockley County is $54,810, below the US median of $74,580. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $112,700, with monthly rent averaging $813. The homeownership rate of 72.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Hockley County reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.8 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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.