Hood County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hood County is located in Texas with a total population of 64,198. It is the 56th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hood County is 46.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hood County is $86,802. This is 14% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $281,300. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hood County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.1% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.4%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 92.3%.