2023 ACS Census Data · Population 21,455
Hockley County is a small county in Texas with a population of 21,455. The median household income is $54,810, 16% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.6%, median home value is $112,700, and 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
21,455
2023 estimate
Rank #1794 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,810
Household
Rank #2370 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$112,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2699 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2212 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
26.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% below Texas avg·16% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% above Texas avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Texas avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,131
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Texas avg·46% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below Texas avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Texas avg·1% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Texas avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
9,209
Households
8,058
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,544
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Texas avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Texas avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.6%
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