Hockley County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 21,642 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hockley County, Texas is the 113th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,827 and has seen a growth of -5.19% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,552 | 182 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 22,370 | 182 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 22,188 | 182 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 22,006 | 182 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 21,824 | 182 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 21,642 | 182 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 21,460 | 182 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 21,278 | 13 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 21,265 | -239 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 21,504 | -1,551 | -6.73% |
| 2019 | 23,055 | 126 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 22,929 | -45 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 22,974 | -77 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 23,051 | -240 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 23,291 | -155 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 23,446 | 59 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 23,387 | 334 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 23,053 | 146 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 22,907 | 80 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 22,827 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 24,199 | 969 | 4.17% |
| 1980 | 23,230 | 2,834 | 13.89% |
| 1970 | 20,396 | -1,944 | -8.7% |
| 1960 | 22,340 | 1,933 | 9.47% |
| 1950 | 20,407 | 7,714 | 60.77% |
| 1940 | 12,693 | 3,395 | 36.51% |
| 1930 | 9,298 | 9,161 | 6686.86% |
| 1920 | 137 | 0 | 0% |
| 1910 | 137 | 93 | 211.36% |
| 1900 | 44 | -22,508 | -99.8% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,547 | 63.14% |
| Two or more races | 5,440 | 25.36% |
| Other race | 1,568 | 7.31% |
| Black or African American | 769 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,058 | 2.59 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 4,263 | 3.24 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 2,224 | 1.1 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 1,180 | 2.98 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 391 | 2.9 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,590 | 11.61% |
| Associates Degree | 1,268 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,742 | 12.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 766 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 3,897 | 28.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,164 | 8.5% |
| Some College | 3,268 | 23.86% |
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 | 6,976 | 6,407 | 1,783 |
| Hispanic | 6,002 | 3,940 | 562 |
| 2+ Races | 3,168 | 2,065 | 362 |
| Other Race | 1,010 | 607 | 70 |
| Black | 425 | 341 | 61 |
| Native American | 69 | 55 | 1 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,442 | $66,528 | $51,628 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,023 | $0 | $66,591 |
| High School Graduate | $42,667 | $51,963 | $22,175 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,188 | $48,571 | $16,892 |
| Overall | $44,413 | $53,352 | $32,638 |
| Some College | $37,647 | $54,659 | $31,649 |
$44,413
Average Earnings
$53,352
Average Male
$32,638
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.04% of Hockley County, Texas residents speak only English, while 25.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,495 | 1,643 | 15.66% |
| Multiple | 5,351 | 1,003 | 18.74% |
| White | 9,291 | 821 | 8.84% |
| Other | 1,544 | 191 | 12.37% |
| Black | 688 | 160 | 23.26% |
| Native | 82 | 31 | 37.8% |
12.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hockley County, Texas is Native, with 37.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hockley County, Texas is White, with 8.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.46% |
| High School | 9.64% |
| Some College | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.61% |
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $88,707 |
| Households | $54,810 | $77,012 |
| Married Families | $86,767 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,838 | $43,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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
803
Number of Veterans
785
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 276 |
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 199 |
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 153 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 678 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 2.39% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 2.11% |
| Other Race | 30 | 2.81% |
| Black | 7 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 6 | 8.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
77.86%
Born in Hockley County, Texas
92.61%
Native Born
7.39%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
92.61% of Hockley County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.86% having been born in Texas. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.