Hockley County, Texas

Hockley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 21,537.[1] Its county seat is Levelland.[2] The county was created in 1876, but not organized until 1921.[3] It is named for George Washington Hockley, a secretary of war of the Republic of Texas.

Hockley County
County
The Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland
The Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland
Map of Texas highlighting Hockley County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°37′N 102°20′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1921
Named forGeorge Washington Hockley
SeatLevelland
Largest cityLevelland
Area
 • Total909 sq mi (2,350 km2)
 • Land908 sq mi (2,350 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,537
 • Density24/sq mi (9.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.co.hockley.tx.us

Hockley County comprises the Levelland Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Lubbock–Levelland Combined Statistical Area.

History

Hockley County was formed in 1876 from portions of Bexar and Young Counties. It was named for George Washington Hockley,[4] the commander of artillery in the Battle of San Jacinto and later Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 909 square miles (2,350 km2), of which 908 square miles (2,350 km2) are land and 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km2) (0.02%) is covered by water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
190044—
1910137211.4%
19201370.0%
19309,2986,686.9%
194012,69336.5%
195020,40760.8%
196022,3409.5%
197020,396−8.7%
198023,23013.9%
199024,1994.2%
200022,716−6.1%
201022,9351.0%
202021,537−6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–2010[7] 2010[8] 2020[9]
Hockley County, Texas - Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 11,795 9,752 51.43% 45.28%
Black or African American alone (NH) 801 565 3.49% 2.62%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 83 82 0.36% 0.38%
Asian alone (NH) 60 49 0.26% 0.23%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 3 4 0.01% 0.02%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 39 59 0.17% 0.27%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 161 402 0.70% 1.87%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9,993 10,624 43.57% 49.33%
Total 22,935 21,537 100.00% 100.00%

Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

As of the census[10] of 2000, 22,716 people, 7,994 households, and 6,091 families resided in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile (9.7 people/km2). The 9,148 housing units averaged 10 units per square mile (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 74.38% White, 3.72% Black or African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 18.68% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. About 37.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 7,994 households, 38.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.80% were not families, and 21.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the county, the population was distributed as 29.10% under the age of 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,085, and for a family was $35,288. Males had a median income of $29,735 versus $20,671 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,022. About 14.80% of families and 18.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.10% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics
United States presidential election results for Hockley County, Texas[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 6,536 80.69% 1,482 18.30% 82 1.01%
2016 5,809 79.46% 1,260 17.23% 242 3.31%
2012 5,546 77.74% 1,486 20.83% 102 1.43%
2008 5,795 75.80% 1,797 23.51% 53 0.69%
2004 6,160 81.30% 1,385 18.28% 32 0.42%
2000 5,250 77.84% 1,419 21.04% 76 1.13%
1996 4,230 60.86% 2,170 31.22% 550 7.91%
1992 4,261 54.16% 2,301 29.25% 1,306 16.60%
1988 4,368 60.25% 2,850 39.31% 32 0.44%
1984 5,462 72.39% 2,044 27.09% 39 0.52%
1980 4,599 64.03% 2,447 34.07% 137 1.91%
1976 3,137 44.00% 3,949 55.39% 44 0.62%
1972 4,084 70.84% 1,625 28.19% 56 0.97%
1968 2,265 36.85% 2,426 39.47% 1,456 23.69%
1964 1,674 29.20% 4,049 70.63% 10 0.17%
1960 2,159 40.29% 3,169 59.15% 30 0.56%
1956 2,001 38.58% 3,175 61.22% 10 0.19%
1952 2,651 47.17% 2,962 52.70% 7 0.12%
1948 346 9.53% 3,071 84.58% 214 5.89%
1944 319 9.47% 2,641 78.44% 407 12.09%
1940 261 9.85% 2,382 89.92% 6 0.23%
1936 90 4.91% 1,731 94.44% 12 0.65%
1932 76 4.68% 1,513 93.22% 34 2.09%
1928 765 75.82% 235 23.29% 9 0.89%
1924 20 21.28% 69 73.40% 5 5.32%

Education

School districts serving the county include:[12]

The county is in the service area of South Plains College.[13]

See also

References
  1. "Hockley County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 158.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  6. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  7. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Hockley County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Hockley County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
  12. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hockley County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022. - list
  13. Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.198. SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
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