Map of Hockley County, Texas

Hockley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 21,537. Its county seat is Levelland. The county was created in 1876, but not organized until 1921. It is named for George Washington Hockley, a secretary of war of the Republic of Texas.

Hockley County comprises the Levelland Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Lubbock–Levelland Combined Statistical Area.

Hockley County overview:
Name:	Hockley County
FIPS code:	48-219
State:	Texas
Founded:	1921
Named for:	George Washington Hockley
Seat:	Levelland
Largest city:	Levelland
Total Area:	909 sq mi (2,350 km²)
Land Area:	908 sq mi (2,350 km²)
Total Population:	21,537
Population Density:	24/sq mi (9.1/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	www.co.hockley.tx.us

Hockley County location map. Where is Hockley County?

Hockley County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Hockley County. — Location of Hockley County in the the United States.

Hockley County location on the Texas map. Where is Hockley County. — Location of Hockley County in Texas.

History

Hockley County was formed in 1876 from portions of Bexar and Young Counties. It was named for George Washington Hockley, the commander of artillery in the Battle of San Jacinto and later Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas.

Hockley County Road Map

Hockley CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Hockley County, Texas. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Hockley CountyMap — Hockley Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 909 square miles (2,350 km), of which 908 square miles (2,350 km) are land and 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km) (0.02%) is covered by water.