Hood County, Texas Demographics 2026
Hood County, Texas has a population of 64,198, the 56th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $86,802 and the median home value is $281,300. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
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Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hood County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury | 11,665 | $68,839 | 10.4% | $278,700 |
| DeCordova | 3,086 | $113,676 | 4.6% | $300,800 |
| Oak Trail Shores | 2,900 | $33,272 | 19.0% | $77,600 |
| Tolar | 1,461 | $81,818 | 16.5% | $195,800 |
| Canyon Creek | 963 | $90,774 | 0.8% | $264,400 |
| Stockton Bend | 643 | $166,250 | 5.9% | $803,800 |
| Lipan | 446 | $69,063 | 8.7% | $173,100 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hood County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Hood County, Texas?
Hood County has a population of 64,198, making it the 56th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Hood County?
The median household income in Hood County is $86,802 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Hood County, Texas?
Hood County contains 7 Census-designated places.