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Anton, TX
City in Hockley County, Texas.
Population
1,053
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,449
ZIP codes
0
Anton and its ZIP codes
Anton at a glance
- Anton is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,000, 34% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $63,500 (78% below Texas) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Anton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,000
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$63,500
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (513), German Americans (32), Dutch Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hockley County. PPP loans are for Anton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,057
8,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,293 per person
How people get to work
Anton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.4%
U.S. 11.1% +11.3 pts
Cities near Anton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ShallowaterCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| LittlefieldCity | 13 mi | 6.3 |
| SmyerTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Opdyke WestTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| New DealTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| LevellandCity | 20 mi | 10.2 |
| AmherstCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| LubbockCity | 21 mi | 143.2 |
| WolfforthCity | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| AbernathyCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Hale CenterCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| OltonCity | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| RopesvilleCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| SudanCity | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anton, TX in?
- Anton is in Hockley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Anton, TX?
- About 1,053 people live in Anton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anton?
- Nearby places include Spade (8.2 mi), Whitharral (11 mi), Shallowater (13 mi), Littlefield (13 mi), Smyer (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023