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Hockley County, Texas
Hockley County, Texas. Hockley County had 21,600 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48219.
Hockley County is one of the 6 counties of the Lubbock, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,600
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,537 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,363
Median household income
$63,140
±$4,743 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$127,000
±$11,958 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$850
±$42 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Hockley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,537 residents in Hockley County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,600 for July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,363 over 908 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hockley County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,363 | 30,188,424 | −1,701 |
| Households | 7,915±252 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 9,233±35 | 12,128,515 | −151 |
Hockley County's population since 2000
From 22,716 in 2000 to 21,600 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hockley County?
Hockley County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Levelland with 12,513 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Levelland | 12,652 | $58,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sundown | 1,283 | $58,594 |
| Anton | 907 | $52,000 |
| Smyer | 441 | $45,625 |
| Ropesville | 430 | $69,844 |
| Opdyke WestGEOID 4854075 | 220 | $52,031 |
| WhitharralGEOID 4878640 | 119 | $87,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hockley County?
The median resident of Hockley County is 35.9 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 50.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.9%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hockley County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.6 | 35.6 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 50.2% | 39.7% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.9%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±1.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.2%±1.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.1%±2.4 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.4%±2.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±2.1 pts | 33.8% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Hockley County earn?
Half of Hockley County's 7,915 households earn less than $63,140 a year (±$4,743), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $59,379 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hockley County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,140±$4,743 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,577±$4,414 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,179±$1,683 | $40,752 | +$3,130 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8%±4.7 pts | 18.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±2.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Hockley County?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Hockley County's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,000 by its owner (±$11,958). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hockley County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,000±$11,958 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $850±$42 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±9.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,597±$92 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2%±3.4 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,233±35 | 12,128,515 | −151 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2%±3.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.6%±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Hockley County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Hockley County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hockley County get to work?
81.1% of Hockley County's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Hockley County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±3.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±2.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±1.8 | 26.7 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 are Hockley County's census tracts?
Hockley County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,844 (Tract 9504) to $103,750 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950148219950100 | 1,432±237 | $60,197 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248219950200 | 3,829±355 | $66,853 |
| Tract 950348219950300 | 4,134±427 | $63,841 |
| Tract 950448219950400 | 3,396±382 | $39,844 |
| Tract 950548219950500 | 4,878±498 | $69,531 |
| Tract 950648219950600 | 1,909±277 | $103,750 |
| Tract 950748219950700 | 1,785±209 | $79,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hockley County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 113th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 165th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 119th of 254 |
| Median household income | 138th of 253 |
| Median home value | 173rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 174th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 144th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 147th of 252 |
| Median age | 188th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Hockley County 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.