Hockley County Summary

Life in Hockley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hockley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hockley County:

  • The population in Hockley County is 21,495.

  • The median home value in Hockley County is $150,286.

  • The median income in Hockley County is $53,283.

  • The median rent in Hockley County is $765.

  • The unemployment rate in Hockley County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Hockley County is 15.1%.

  • The average high in Hockley County is 82.0° and there are 38.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hockley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hockley County

Levelland, TX Population 12,607

Sundown, TX Population 1,491

Anton, TX Population 1,094

Ropesville, TX Population 380

Smyer, TX Population 370

Opdyke West, TX Population 189

Map Of Hockley County

Hockley County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Hockley County is 82.0°.

  • There are 77.69 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.8 inches of rain each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:41 hours of sun each day in Hockley County.

StatHockley County
Mean High82.0
Nice Days77.69
Rainfall38.8
Snowfall2.6
Sunny_hours7:41
82.0°
Average High
38.8
Inches of Rain

Hockley County Demographics

Population over time in Hockley County

The current population in Hockley County is 21,495. The population has decreased -6.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,670 -5.7%
2021 22,986 -0.3%
2020 23,064 -

Gender in Hockley County

  • Hockley County is 49.9% female with 10,720 female residents.

  • Hockley County is 50.1% male with 10,775 male residents.

Female
49.9% (10,720)
Male
50.1% (10,775)
Gender Hockley County TX USA
Female 49.9% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hockley County

Hockley County is:

  • 44.6% White with 9,577 White residents.

  • 2.6% African American with 569 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 79 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 86 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 373 Two Or More residents.

  • 50.2% Hispanic with 10,794 Hispanic residents.

White
44.6% (9,577)
African American
2.6% (569)
American Indian
0.4% (79)
Asian
0.4% (86)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (17)
Two Or More
1.7% (373)
Hispanic
50.2% (10,794)

Table: Hockley County By Race

Race Hockley County TX USA
White 44.6% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 2.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 50.2% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Hockley County, Texas

  • 4.4% of households in Hockley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Hockley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Hockley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Hockley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Hockley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hockley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Hockley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Hockley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Hockley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Hockley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (936)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (1,329)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.3% (2,436)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (2,406)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (2,827)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (3,508)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (2,062)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.6% (3,991)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (1,090)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (906)
Income Hockley County TX USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.3% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hockley County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Hockley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hockley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Hockley County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Hockley County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hockley County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hockley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hockley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hockley County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hockley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (1,719)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,364)
High School / GED
28% (6,233)
Some College
24% (5,158)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,149)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,364)
Master's Degree
5% (1,074)
Professional Degree
1% (214)
Doctorate Degree
1% (214)
Education Hockley County TX USA
< 9th Grade 8% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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