Hitchcock is a city located in Galveston County Texas. Hitchcock has a 2024 population of 7,841. Hitchcock is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,315 in 2020.
The average household income in Hitchcock is $91,078 with a poverty rate of 15.64%. The median age in Hitchcock is 35.2 years: 34.9 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hitchcock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,459 | 60.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,493 | 20.18% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 14.41% |
| Other race | 345 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,642 | 2.8 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 1,357 | 3.45 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 711 | 1.11 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 391 | 3.41 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 183 | 3.22 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 419 | 9% |
| Associates Degree | 486 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 12.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 261 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,500 | 32.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 1,178 | 25.32% |
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 | 2,469 | 2,278 | 441 |
| Hispanic | 1,232 | 924 | 204 |
| Black | 729 | 602 | 129 |
| 2+ Races | 657 | 579 | 181 |
| Other Race | 204 | 171 | 26 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 12 |
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 34.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,226 | $123,490 | $67,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,636 | $0 | $68,929 |
| High School Graduate | $50,272 | $55,625 | $35,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,165 | $47,958 | $22,109 |
| Overall | $56,113 | $65,586 | $41,936 |
| Some College | $58,302 | $68,978 | $40,819 |
$56,113
Average Earnings
$65,586
Average Male
$41,936
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.63% of Hitchcock residents speak only English, while 22.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,523 | 597 | 23.66% |
| Multiple | 1,066 | 311 | 29.17% |
| Black | 1,493 | 250 | 16.74% |
| White | 3,149 | 225 | 7.15% |
| Other | 345 | 29 | 8.41% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.91%
Male Poverty Rate
17.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hitchcock is Multiple, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hitchcock is White, with 7.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.75% |
| High School | 15.47% |
| Some College | 10.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.7% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,738 | $100,612 |
| Households | $75,741 | $91,078 |
| Married Families | $98,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,976 | $54,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
324
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 7.28% |
| Black | 48 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.57% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 3.81% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
73.21%
Born in Hitchcock
91.11%
Native Born
8.89%
Foreign Born
5.27%
Non Citizen
3.62%
Naturalized
91.11% of Hitchcock residents were born in the United States, with 73.21% having been born in Texas. 5.27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,500 | 132 | 1.58% |
| 2028 | 8,368 | 132 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 8,236 | 131 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 8,105 | 132 | 1.66% |
| 2025 | 7,973 | 132 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 7,841 | 131 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 7,710 | 67 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 7,643 | 229 | 3.09% |
| 2021 | 7,414 | 99 | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 7,315 | -550 | -6.99% |
| 2019 | 7,865 | 41 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 7,824 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 7,820 | 53 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 7,767 | 207 | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 7,560 | 171 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 7,389 | 115 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 7,274 | 118 | 1.65% |
| 2012 | 7,156 | 163 | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 6,993 | 35 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,958 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,386 | 518 | 8.83% |
| 1990 | 5,868 | -787 | -11.83% |
| 1980 | 6,655 | 1,090 | 19.59% |
| 1970 | 5,565 | 349 | 6.69% |
| 1960 | 5,216 | -3,284 | -38.64% |