Fort Hood is a CDP located in Bell County Texas. Fort Hood has a 2024 population of 24,790. Fort Hood is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually but its population has increased by 6.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,302 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Hood is $72,379 with a poverty rate of 12.28%. The median age in Fort Hood is 21.8 years: 21.6 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Hood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,091 | 58.52% |
| Black or African American | 5,365 | 20.81% |
| Two or more races | 3,031 | 11.75% |
| Other race | 838 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 835 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 390 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 236 | 0.92% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,692 | 3.36 | 0.3 | 99.7 |
| Married | 3,764 | 3.66 | 0.4 | 99.6 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.09 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 289 | 3.63 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 137 | 2.74 | 0 | 100 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
0.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,193 | 13.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,583 | 18.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 745 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,675 | 19.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 3,186 | 37.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,189 | 4,092 | 1,322 |
| Black | 1,847 | 1,802 | 446 |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 1,646 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 879 | 862 | 168 |
| Asian | 415 | 415 | 195 |
| Other Race | 338 | 333 | 45 |
| Islander | 131 | 131 | 32 |
| Native American | 84 | 78 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,401 | $50,167 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,907 | $83,385 | $42,639 |
| High School Graduate | $39,137 | $45,225 | $22,932 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $2,499 | $50,433 |
| Overall | $40,266 | $43,608 | $28,684 |
| Some College | $36,517 | $39,160 | $24,458 |
$40,266
Average Earnings
$43,608
Average Male
$28,684
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.14% of Fort Hood residents speak only English, while 18.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,245 | 888 | 12.26% |
| Hispanic | 3,522 | 609 | 17.29% |
| Black | 3,379 | 274 | 8.11% |
| Multiple | 2,045 | 189 | 9.24% |
| Other | 603 | 122 | 20.23% |
| Islander | 238 | 43 | 18.07% |
| Native | 163 | 7 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 564 | 7 | 1.24% |
12.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
13.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Hood is Other, with 20.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Hood is Asian, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.36% |
| High School | 11.2% |
| Some College | 10.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.67% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,401 | $74,704 |
| Households | $59,661 | $72,379 |
| Married Families | $61,916 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,674 | $50,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
74.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,877
Number of Veterans
1,396
Male Veterans
481
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,759 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 1,534 |
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 29.91% |
| Black | 362 | 26.64% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 19.08% |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 14.48% |
| Islander | 83 | 45.86% |
| Asian | 73 | 25.17% |
| Other Race | 71 | 22.76% |
| Native American | 25 | 27.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.3%
Labor Force Participation
15.5%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
18.76%
Born in Fort Hood
93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
2.73%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
93.99% of Fort Hood residents were born in the United States, with 18.76% having been born in Texas. 2.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,790 | -343 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 25,133 | -343 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 25,476 | 695 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 24,781 | 1,479 | 6.35% |
| 2020 | 23,302 | -206 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 23,508 | -1,857 | -7.32% |
| 2018 | 25,365 | -1,107 | -4.18% |
| 2017 | 26,472 | -1,878 | -6.62% |
| 2016 | 28,350 | -2,389 | -7.77% |
| 2015 | 30,739 | -1,438 | -4.47% |
| 2014 | 32,177 | -725 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 32,902 | -1,893 | -5.44% |
| 2012 | 34,795 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 34,746 | 5,157 | 17.43% |
| 2010 | 29,589 | 0 | 0% |