Hockley County, Texas
Hockley County: county in Texas, United States
About
Hockley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,935 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,921 inhabitants. Its county seat is Levelland. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Hockley County at a glance
Hockley County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
LevellandPopulation 13,497
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Quick Facts about Hockley County
| Population | 22,921 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2353 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6076,-102.3432 |
| Named for | George Washington Hockley |
| Altitude | 3,524 feet / 1074 meters |
| Capital | Levelland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 12:58:42 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Hockley County is located at 33°36'28"N 102°20'36"W (33.6076400, -102.3432000). It has 7 neighbors: Bailey County, Cochran County, Lamb County, Lubbock County, Lynn County, Terry County and Yoakum County.
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The largest city of Hockley County is Levelland with a population of 13,497. Other cities include, Sundown population 1,414, Anton population 1,089, Smyer population 480 and Ropesville population 419. See all Hockley County cities & populated places.
Hockley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hockley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Levelland | 13,497 | City in Texas, USA |
| Sundown | 1,414 | City in Hockley County, Texas, United States |
| Anton | 1,089 | City in Hockley County, Texas, United States |
| Smyer | 480 | Town of the United States |
| Ropesville | 419 | City in Hockley County, Texas, United States |
| Opdyke West | 196 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hockley County
Official Website- Levelland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hockley County decreased by 0.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,935 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,931 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,074 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,408 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,463 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,310 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,043 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,977 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,971 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,021 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,921 | -0.44% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
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| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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