Hockley County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Hockley County, Texas has a population of 21,363, the 113th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $63,140 and the median home value is $127,000. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Hockley County Quick Facts

Population 21,363

Median Household Income $63,14090% MOE ±$4,743

Median Home Value $127,00090% MOE ±$11,958

Poverty Rate 13.1%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 35.9 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 21,363 113th of 254

Median Income $63,140 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Hockley County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	23,064	21,363	-7.4%
Median household income	$59,379	$63,140	No clear change (+6.3%)
Median home value¹	$115,194	$127,000	No clear change (+10.2%)
Median gross rent	$857	$850	No clear change (-0.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Hockley

$63,140

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hockley

$127,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.0%

$25K-$50K 25.6%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 32.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

20.9%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hockley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Levelland	12,466	$58,000	15.5%	$140,400
Sundown	1,374	$58,594	14.6%	$96,400
Anton	1,053	$52,000	13.7%	$63,500
Ropesville	594	$69,844	8.8%	$98,300
Smyer	291	$45,625	7.6%	$67,900
Opdyke West	285	$52,031	7.0%	$18,400
Whitharral	98	$87,917	17.3%	$55,000

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Population Overview

Hockley County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,363. It is the 113th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hockley County is 35.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hockley County is $63,140. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $127,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hockley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 50.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.9%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hockley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hockley County, Texas?

Hockley County has a population of 21,363, making it the 113th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hockley County?

The median household income in Hockley County is $63,140 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Hockley County, Texas?

Hockley County contains 7 Census-designated places.