Hockley County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,810
Per Capita Income
$30,131
Poverty Rate
12.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.9%
$25K–$50K25.2%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K9.0%
$100K–$150K19.4%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Hockley County, TX is $54,810 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,131. 12.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).