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Hockley County, TX market data
How Hockley County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 21,600
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,915
- Median household income
- $63,140
- +30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $127,000
- Jobs located here
- 8,801
- Highest market score
- 68
- Real estate, #271 of 2,229 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Hockley County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Hockley County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Hockley County has an estimated 21,600 people and 7,915 households. Population estimates put the population change in Hockley County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.5%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Hockley County is $63,140, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 30.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hockley County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Hockley County, real estate businesses (68), real estate agents and brokers (66) and medical and dental practices (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #271 of 2,229 scored counties.
Hockley County is part of the Lubbock metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for tire shops (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hockley County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hockley County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 68 | #271 of 2,229 | 11 | 13.9 | Index only | 238 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 66 | #321 of 2,176 | 8 | 10.1 | Index only | 260 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #536 of 2,394 | 29 | 36.6 | $289K | 189 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 64 | #431 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 170 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #666 of 2,339 | 10 | 12.6 | $664K | 154 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #675 of 2,385 | 18 | 22.7 | $369K | 173 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #584 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.3 | $4.3M | 90 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #844 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.3 | $5.6M | 134 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #957 of 2,087 | 6 | 7.6 | $2.3M | 184 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,080 of 2,405 | 35 | 44.2 | $795K | 120 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,144 of 2,405 | 71 | 89.7 | $392K | 106 | 29 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,085 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.6 | $4.6M | 125 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,119 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.4 | $2.4M | 98 | 14 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,265 of 2,210 | 12 | 15.2 | $1.2M | 133 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,436 of 2,402 | 18 | 22.7 | $2.5M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,350 of 2,272 | 13 | 16.4 | $1.6M | 125 | 17 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,422 of 2,222 | 14 | 17.7 | $2M | 65 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #1,420 of 2,088 | 8 | 10.1 | $644K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,720 of 2,378 | 27 | 34.1 | $271K | 61 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,840 of 2,358 | 19 | 24.0 | $1.3M | 52 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,043 of 2,401 | 43 | 54.3 | $170K | 63 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 29 | #1,838 of 2,261 | 14 | 17.7 | $3.3M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 28 | #1,534 of 1,792 | 6 | 7.6 | $858K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #1,167 of 1,356 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 25 | #2,014 of 2,200 | 15 | 19.0 | $436K | 50 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 21 | #1,537 of 1,656 | 10 | 12.6 | $837K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 18 | #1,388 of 1,461 | 8 | 10.1 | $817K | 32 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 17 | #1,442 of 1,530 | 10 | 12.6 | $731K | 29 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $787K | 79 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.8M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $5.3M | 45 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $11.4M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $2.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $7M | 137 | 11 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $364K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $3.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $14M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $11.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hockley County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.3M | $924 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.8M | $3,003 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $27.8M | $3,515 | 86 |
| Groceries | $45.6M | $5,764 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.6M | $839 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $398 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.1M | $651 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.4M | $1,057 | 82 |
| Pets | $6.5M | $826 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,773 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $20.5M | $2,588 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.4M | $2,702 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.1M | $1,397 | 99 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $113.5M | $14,337 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hockley County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,600+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,915
- Median age
- 35.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 908 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 24
- Median household income
- $63,140+30.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $83,577
- Median home value
- $127,000
- Jobs located here
- 8,801
- Daytime population
- 19,779Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hockley County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Hockley County at 21,600 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,915 households. Median household income rose 30.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Hockley County, TX spend?
Households in Hockley County spend about $113.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.6M on groceries and $27.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Hockley County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hockley County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hockley County are for real estate businesses (68), real estate agents and brokers (66) and medical and dental practices (65). Hockley County ranks #271 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Hockley County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Hockley County is $63,140 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $127,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Hockley County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for tire shops (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Hockley County, each ranked against other counties.
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