Hood County, Texas
Hood County: County in Texas, United States
About
Hood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,182 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,527 inhabitants. Its county seat is Granbury. The county was created 156 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Hood County
Population : | 63,527 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | Hood River County |
Twitter username : | hoodcountytx |
Area : | 1131 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.3% |
Named for : | John Bell Hood |
Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
Capital : | Granbury |
Establishment : | November 11, 1866 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 05:36:43 (8th February 2023) |
Density : | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 19.43% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Hood County is located at 32°25'48"N 97°49'56"W (32.4299300, -97.8322700). It has 5 neighbors: Erath County, Johnson County, Palo Pinto County, Parker County and Somervell County.
Hood County map
The largest city of Hood County is Granbury with a population of 11,101. Other cities include, DeCordova population 3,108, Cresson population 1,665, Tolar population 1,041 and Lipan population 501. See all Hood County cities & populated places.
Hood County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hood County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Granbury | 11,101 | City in Texas, USA |
Pecan Plantation | 5,294 | Census designated place |
DeCordova | 3,108 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
Oak Trail Shores | 2,755 | Census designated place |
Cresson | 1,665 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
Tolar | 1,041 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
Lipan | 501 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Hood County
Hood County has 5 neighbours.
- Erath County county in Texas, United States
- Johnson County county in Texas, United States
- Palo Pinto County county in Texas, United States
- Parker County county in Texas, United States
- Somervell County county in Texas, United States
- Granbury
Demographics
The population of Hood County increased by 19.43% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 51,182 | - | census |
2011 | 51,563 | 0.74% | estimation process |
2012 | 52,129 | 1.09% | estimation process |
2013 | 52,860 | 1.38% | estimation process |
2014 | 53,812 | 1.77% | estimation process |
2015 | 55,227 | 2.56% | estimation process |
2016 | 56,569 | 2.37% | estimation process |
2017 | 57,973 | 2.42% | estimation process |
2018 | 60,177 | 3.66% | estimation process |
2019 | 61,643 | 2.38% | estimation process |
2020 | 63,527 | 2.97% | estimation process |
People born in Hood County (1)
American football player (1935-2008) Hogan Wharton was born in Hood County
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