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 $61,734 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Hooks is 39.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hooks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,043 | 85.13% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 9.67% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 4.67% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,018 | 2.36 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 399 | 3.07 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.01 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 228 | 2.74 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 50 | 4.1 | 50 | 50 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 6.92% |
| Associates Degree | 197 | 11.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 281 | 16.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 4.24% |
| High School Graduate | 696 | 40.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 325 | 18.9% |
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 | 1,405 | 1,268 | 256 |
| Black | 135 | 124 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 125 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 52 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,977 | $60,625 | $46,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,882 | $0 | $59,079 |
| High School Graduate | $37,727 | $46,750 | $36,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,655 | $51,667 | $36,938 |
| Some College | $39,671 | $44,844 | $36,964 |
$40,655
Average Earnings
$51,667
Average Male
$36,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.35% of Hooks residents speak only English, while 6.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,865 | 210 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 112 | 35 | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 17 | 8.17% |
| Black | 232 | 8 | 3.45% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.5%
Male Poverty Rate
13.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hooks is Multiple, with 31.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hooks is Black, with 3.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.46% |
| Some College | 3.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,743 | $69,296 |
| Households | $52,031 | $61,734 |
| Married Families | $82,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,404 | $38,611 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
147
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 7.09% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22.92% |
| Black | 14 | 8.28% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
62.33%
Born in Hooks
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
97.04% of Hooks residents were born in the United States, with 62.33% having been born in Texas. 1.5% 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% |