Hockley County's estimated 2026 population is 21,688 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hockley County is the 114th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,827 and has seen a growth of -4.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 15,676 adults, (3,284 of whom are seniors) in Hockley County.
Female: 10,804 (50.6%)
Male: 10,559 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Hockley County includes 57.16% White, 8.86% other race, 3.45% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,211 | 57.16% |
| Two or more races | 6,418 | 30.04% |
| Other race | 1,893 | 8.86% |
| Black or African American | 736 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.14% |
Hockley County's average per capita income is $45,782. Household income levels show a median of $63,140. The poverty rate stands at 13.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,768 | - |
| Families | $76,176 | $96,351 |
| Households | $63,140 | $83,577 |
| Non Families | $33,606 | $46,611 |
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