Hood County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 56th-largest in Texas
The population of Hood County, Texas is 64,198 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 56th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $86,802, the median home value is $281,300, and the median age is 46.3.
The population of Hood County has grown 34.8% since 2010 (51,268 → 69,126), a +2.16% annualized rate.
64,198
Population
+2.16%
Annual growth
153
People / sq mi
$86,802
Median Income
$281,300
Median Home Value
Hood County covers 421 sq mi of land at 152.6 people per square mile.
About Hood County, TX
Among US counties, Hood County stands out first on household income: a median of $86,802, above the US median of $78,538. With 64,198 residents, Hood County is a county in Texas.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $86,802, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $281,300, with typical rent around $1,414.
About 32.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 12.8% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Hood County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Hood County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hood County had a population of 51,268 in 2010 and 69,126 in 2024, a 34.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 69,126 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.16%.
69,126
Population (2024)
51,268
Population (2010)
69,126
Peak (2024)
2.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,268 |
| 2011 | 51,564 |
| 2012 | 52,132 |
| 2013 | 52,872 |
| 2014 | 53,827 |
| 2015 | 55,246 |
| 2016 | 56,595 |
| 2017 | 57,994 |
| 2018 | 60,249 |
| 2019 | 61,762 |
| 2020 | 62,056 |
| 2021 | 64,292 |
| 2022 | 66,315 |
| 2023 | 67,681 |
| 2024 | 69,126 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.3
Median Age
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Male
25.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 25.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $86,802+$10,510 vs state |
| Mean household income | $112,569 |
| Per-capita income | $44,564 |
| Poverty rate | 6.1%-4.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hood County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
12.8%
Work from home
33.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$281,300+$20,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,414
Median rent
81.3%
Homeownership rate
28,796
Total housing units
86.8%
Occupied
13.2%
Vacant
18.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.8%
With health insurance
97.6%
With broadband internet
32.0%
Foreign-born
9.5%
Veterans (18+)
13.9%
With a disability
91.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.3%
High School+
32.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hood County, Texas has a population of 64,198 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 56th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 153 people per square mile.
The population of Hood County has grown 34.8% since 2010 (51,268 → 69,126), a +2.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hood County, Texas is $86,802, with mean (average) household income of $112,569 and per-capita income of $44,564. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hood County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hood County, Texas is 46.3 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
The median home value in Hood County is $281,300 and median monthly rent is $1,414. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 28,796 total housing units, 13.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hood County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Hood 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.