Hooks is a city located in Bowie County Texas. Hooks has a 2024 population of 2,472. Hooks is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Hooks is $59,869 with a poverty rate of 19.84%. The median age in Hooks is 39.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hooks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,658 | 71.96% |
| Black or African American | 440 | 19.1% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 8.64% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 962 | 2.4 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 323 | 3.03 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.03 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 281 | 2.93 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 65 | 3.08 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 12.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 712 | 45.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 295 | 18.65% |
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 | 1,194 | 1,067 | 188 |
| Black | 225 | 225 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 130 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 69 | 17 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,438 | $63,438 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,964 | $42,396 | $66,500 |
| High School Graduate | $42,143 | $58,170 | $39,097 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,153 | $47,500 | $38,788 |
| Some College | $40,781 | $45,446 | $36,250 |
$42,153
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$38,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.84% of Hooks residents speak only English, while 7.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,604 | 239 | 14.9% |
| Black | 440 | 176 | 40% |
| Multiple | 199 | 41 | 20.6% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 19 | 17.92% |
19.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.96%
Male Poverty Rate
21.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hooks is Black, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hooks is White, with 14.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.68% |
| Some College | 9.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $66,471 |
| Households | $43,929 | $59,869 |
| Married Families | $90,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,114 | $37,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
137
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 8.32% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 9.6% |
| Black | 12 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 7.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
6%
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
63.59%
Born in Hooks
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
99.09% of Hooks residents were born in the United States, with 63.59% having been born in Texas. 0.43% 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 | 2,412 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 2,424 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 2,436 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 2,448 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 2,460 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 2,472 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 2,484 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,491 | -25 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 2,516 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 2,520 | -193 | -7.11% |
| 2019 | 2,713 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 2,732 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 2,738 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,743 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,744 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 2,752 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,760 | 19 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 2,741 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,754 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 2,766 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,973 | 289 | 10.77% |
| 1990 | 2,684 | 177 | 7.06% |
| 1980 | 2,507 | -38 | -1.49% |
| 1970 | 2,545 | 133 | 5.51% |