Hood County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Hood County, Texas has a population of 65,894, the 55th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $88,160 and the median home value is $306,400. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Hood County Quick Facts

Population 65,894

Median Household Income $88,16090% MOE ±$6,107

Median Home Value $306,40090% MOE ±$16,663

Poverty Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Median Age 45.9 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.2%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 65,894 55th of 254

Median Income $88,160 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Hood 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	58,318	65,894	+13.0%
Median household income	$78,816	$88,160	+11.9%
Median home value¹	$238,142	$306,400	+28.7%
Median gross rent	$1,183	$1,428	+20.7%

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

Median Household Income

Hood

$88,160

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hood

$306,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 43.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

9.3%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.2%

Renter 18.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,428/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

29.7%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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	12,136	$73,516	6.9%	$315,800
DeCordova	3,152	$106,106	5.7%	$340,700
Oak Trail Shores	3,040	$34,344	16.8%	$121,400
Canyon Creek	1,646	$92,109	1.2%	$262,700
Tolar	1,585	$91,250	17.2%	$198,100
Stockton Bend	600	$180,450	5.2%	$864,900
Lipan	490	$77,500	12.4%	$266,100

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Population Overview

Hood County is located in Texas with a total population of 65,894. It is the 55th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hood County is 45.9 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 35.6 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 $88,160. This is 12% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $306,400. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 81.2% 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 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hood 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 Hood County, Texas?

Hood County has a population of 65,894, making it the 55th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Hood County?

The median household income in Hood County is $88,160 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Hood County, Texas?

Hood County contains 7 Census-designated places.