City · Texas
Hitchcock, Texas
Hitchcock, city, in Galveston County, Texas. Hitchcock had 7,722 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,301 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,563 (±33). GEOID 4834220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,722
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,301 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,563 ±33
Median household income
$74,157
±$13,234 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$188,300
±$37,870 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,380
±$73 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hitchcock and what county is it in?
Hitchcock is a city in Galveston County, Texas. It covers 60.4 square miles of land, 121 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hitchcock is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hitchcock, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,722 people lived in Hitchcock on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,301 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,563 (±33).
| Measure | Hitchcock | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,563 ±33 | 358,990 | −237 |
| Households | 2,712 ±207 | 140,660 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.21 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,980 ±224 | 161,868 | −407 |
Hitchcock's population since 2000
From 6,386 in 2000 to 7,722 in 2025: up 20.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hitchcock as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Hitchcock?
The median resident of Hitchcock is 34.2 years old; 30.8% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.3%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hitchcock | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±2.9 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.8% ±4.0 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±3.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.3% ±7.4 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.1% ±6.6 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.2% ±5.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1% ±3.7 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.9% ±6.8 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±3.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.0% ±4.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±3.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2% ±4.6 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±4.9 pts | 86.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Hitchcock earn?
Half of Hitchcock's 2,712 households earn less than $74,157 a year (±$13,234), against $86,105 in Galveston County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $71,170 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hitchcock | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,157 ±$13,234 | $86,105 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,130 ±$10,312 | $114,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,577 ±$4,413 | $44,946 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±5.4 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7% ±10.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.6% ±6.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±3.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±5.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
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 Hitchcock?
Owners occupy 68.0% of Hitchcock's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 by its owner (±$37,870). The median renter pays $1,380 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hitchcock | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,300 ±$37,870 | $314,600 | +$48,001 |
| Median gross rent | $1,380 ±$73 | $1,404 | +$309 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±14.7 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,646 ±$274 | $2,245 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0% ±7.4 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.0% ±7.4 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,980 ±224 | 161,868 | −407 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±6.1 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% ±4.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.1% ±5.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Hitchcock building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hitchcock in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hitchcock work and get to work?
89.6% of Hitchcock's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Hitchcock | Galveston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5% ±4.8 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | −6.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 89.6% ±4.3 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±3.0 | 27.9 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 Hitchcock?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Hitchcock, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,122 (Tract 7237) to $84,758 (Tract 7236).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7236Galveston County | 4,993 | $84,758 |
| Tract 7232Galveston County | 6,580 | $94,242 |
| Tract 7237Galveston County | 2,368 | $54,122 |
| Tract 7233Galveston County | 11,140 | $103,000 |
| Tract 7238Galveston County | 4,289 | $123,929 |
| Tract 7235.05Galveston County | 2,445 | $126,917 |
| Tract 7260Galveston County | 1,675 | $106,639 |
| Tract 7235.01Galveston County | 1,817 | $110,329 |
| Tract 7261.02Galveston County | 1,399 | $111,081 |
| Tract 7261.01Galveston County | 2,052 | $121,454 |
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 Hitchcock) · Census block assignment files
How does Hitchcock compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hitchcock is the 3,834th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 305th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hitchcock ranks 364th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 305th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 339th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 966th | 979 |
| Median household income | 364th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 460th | 978 |
| Median home value | 510th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 258th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 393rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 567th | 877 |
| Median age | 652nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 573rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 328th | 976 |
Hitchcock's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hitchcock with other places
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 Hitchcock?
13 of the 57 figures for Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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' public schools in Hitchcock.