Census-designated place · Texas
Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, census-designated place, mostly in Coryell County (54.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Bell County, Texas. Fort Hood had 26,814 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,237). GEOID 4826736.
Residents, 2020-2024
26,814
±1,237 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 28,295
Median household income
$62,835
±$4,830 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
not published
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,406
±$17 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Fort Hood and what county is it in?
Fort Hood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Coryell County (54.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Bell County, Texas. It covers 19.4 square miles of land, 1,461 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Hood is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | 15,333 | 54.2% |
| Bell County | 12,962 | 45.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Hood, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fort Hood's population at 26,814 (±1,237). The 2020 Census counted 28,295 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fort Hood is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fort Hood | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,814 ±1,237 | 84,748 | +3,306 |
| Households | 5,259 ±377 | 26,986 | +2,016 |
| Average household size | 3.33 ±0.14 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,634 ±338 | 29,512 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fort Hood?
The median resident of Fort Hood is 22.0 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 0.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.1%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fort Hood | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.0 ±0.4 | 32.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±1.6 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Male | 64.3% ±1.7 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.1% ±2.6 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.2% ±3.3 pts | 54.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.4% ±2.7 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±2.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5% ±2.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 23.4% ±4.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±1.3 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.8% ±3.9 pts | 19.3% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5% ±2.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 61.4% ±3.9 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 22.4% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fort Hood earn?
Half of Fort Hood's 5,259 households earn less than $62,835 a year (±$4,830), against $71,301 in Coryell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,034 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,801 after inflation. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Hood | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,835 ±$4,830 | $71,301 | +$7,801 |
| Mean household income | $74,174 ±$5,037 | $86,192 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,464 ±$1,278 | $30,066 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3% ±3.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±5.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±3.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% ±0.4 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±1.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fort Hood?
The median renter pays $1,406 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Hood | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,406 ±$17 | $1,186 | −$135 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8% ±5.0 pts | 32.0% | −14.2 pts |
| Owner-occupied homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 99.8% ±0.3 pts | 41.4% | – |
| Housing units | 6,634 ±338 | 29,512 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±100.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 19.2% ±2.9 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.8% ±2.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fort Hood work and get to work?
60.1% of Fort Hood's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 17.8%.
| Measure | Fort Hood | Coryell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.9% ±2.2 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.8% ±6.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.1% ±4.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±1.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 20.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.2 min ±0.6 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fort Hood?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Fort Hood, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,372 (Tract 232.02) to $86,417 (Tract 232.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.03Coryell County | 4,729 | not published |
| Tract 232.02Bell County | 5,007 | $58,372 |
| Tract 105.02Coryell County | 4,004 | $61,063 |
| Tract 105.01Coryell County | 3,910 | $65,462 |
| Tract 232.04Bell County | 3,554 | $62,500 |
| Tract 232.03Bell County | 2,320 | $59,769 |
| Tract 232.01Bell County | 1,444 | $86,417 |
| Tract 105.04Coryell County | 2,130 | $49,167 |
| Tract 9800Coryell County | 1,747 | not published |
| Tract 9800.03Bell County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fort Hood) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Hood compare with other places in Texas?
Fort Hood ranks 538th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 126th | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 330th | 979 |
| Median household income | 538th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 772nd | 978 |
| Median gross rent | 244th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 427th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 316th | 877 |
| Median age | 967th | 973 |
| Work from home | 308th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 971st | 976 |
Fort Hood's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fort Hood?
8 of the 55 figures for Fort Hood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fort Hood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.