Hockley County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hockley County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,455. It is the 112th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hockley County is 35.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hockley County is $54,810. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $112,700. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Hockley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hockley County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 49.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.9%.