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)
Hood County locator map
Location of Hood County on Texas map.
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse' image
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse'
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse' image
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse' image

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

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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

Hood County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Hood County (1)

American football player (1935-2008) Hogan Wharton was born in Hood County

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