City · Texas
Hooks, Texas
Hooks, city, in Bowie County, Texas. Hooks had 2,490 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,518 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,299 (±366). GEOID 4834736.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,490
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,518 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,299 ±366
Median household income
$43,555
±$11,955 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$69,800
±$25,575 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$274 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Hooks and what county is it in?
Hooks is a city in Bowie County, Texas. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 1,207 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hooks is in the Texarkana, TX-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Hooks, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,490 people lived in Hooks on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,518 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,299 (±366).
| Measure | Hooks | Bowie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,299 ±366 | 92,115 | −439 |
| Households | 947 ±155 | 35,073 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.29 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,196 ±148 | 39,948 | no clear change |
Hooks's population since 2000
From 2,973 in 2000 to 2,490 in 2025: down 16.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hooks 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 Hooks?
The median resident of Hooks is 34.7 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.4%.
| Measure | Hooks | Bowie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±7.0 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±7.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±4.8 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±5.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.3% ±11.0 pts | 60.9% | −14.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.4% ±11.5 pts | 24.7% | +14.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±4.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±3.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±4.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±5.7 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±4.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5% ±4.9 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±7.0 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Hooks earn?
Half of Hooks's 947 households earn less than $43,555 a year (±$11,955), against $59,803 in Bowie County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,048 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hooks | Bowie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,555 ±$11,955 | $59,803 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,706 ±$7,173 | $80,943 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,651 ±$3,771 | $31,241 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.2% ±11.4 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.0% ±24.0 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.2% ±9.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% ±5.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±6.9 pts | 82.5% | – |
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 Hooks?
Owners occupy 58.0% of Hooks's occupied homes and renters 42.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $69,800 by its owner (±$25,575). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities, and 60.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hooks | Bowie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $69,800 ±$25,575 | $173,000 | −$37,886 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$274 | $988 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.4% ±16.3 pts | 38.5% | +35.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,036 ±$359 | $1,504 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.0% ±11.2 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.0% ±11.2 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,196 ±148 | 39,948 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.9% ±5.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±7.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% ±9.1 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.6% ±7.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±4.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Hooks building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Hooks in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.2 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 Hooks work and get to work?
77.9% of Hooks's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes.
| Measure | Hooks | Bowie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±7.9 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±8.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±7.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±7.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9% ±3.6 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±2.4 | 18.8 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 Hooks?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hooks, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.01Bowie County | 2,983 | $48,214 |
| Tract 113.02Bowie County | 2,152 | $71,438 |
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 Hooks) · Census block assignment files
How does Hooks compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hooks is the 6,917th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 544th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Hooks ranks 852nd 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 | 544th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 635th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 430th | 979 |
| Median household income | 852nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 715th | 978 |
| Median home value | 918th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 531st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 693rd | 877 |
| Median age | 616th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 803rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 480th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 842nd | 976 |
Hooks's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Hooks 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 Hooks?
18 of the 57 figures for Hooks 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 Hooks 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 Hooks.