Hockley County's estimated 2026 population is 21,865 with a growth rate of 0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hockley County is the 115th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,827 and has seen a growth of -4.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hockley County includes 63.14% White, 7.31% other race, 3.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (63.14%)
Two or more races (25.36%)
Other race (7.31%)
Black or African American (3.58%)
Native American (0.38%)
Asian (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,547 | 63.14% |
| Two or more races | 5,440 | 25.36% |
| Other race | 1,568 | 7.31% |
| Black or African American | 769 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hockley County's average per capita income is $44,413. Household income levels show a median of $54,810. The poverty rate stands at 12.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,767 | - |
| Families | $67,500 | $88,707 |
| Households | $54,810 | $77,012 |
| Non Families | $29,838 | $43,015 |
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