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 148 years ago in 1875.

Hockley County locator map
Location of Hockley County on Texas map.

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%
Named for : George Washington Hockley
Altitude : 3,524 feet / 1074 meters
Capital : Levelland
Establishment : January 01, 1876
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 04:53:11 (25th April 2024)
Density : 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.06% (2010-2020)
Yellow House Ranch Hockley County Texas 2011 image
Yellow House Ranch Hockley County Texas 2011
Yellow House Ranch Hockley County Texas 2011 image
Yellow House Ranch Hockley County Texas 2011 image

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 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

Hockley County has 7 neighbours.

  • 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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