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Hooks, TX
City in Bowie County, Texas.
Population
2,299
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Hooks and its ZIP codes
Hooks at a glance
- Hooks is about 9.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,555 a year, 44% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,800 (75% below Texas) and median rent is $1,011 a month.
Local data for Hooks, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hooks, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,555
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$69,800
Median rent
$1,011/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (254), Mexican Americans (93), German Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bowie County. PPP loans are for Hooks.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,927
42,360 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$844M
FY 2026, $9,086 per person
How people get to work
Hooks, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hooks, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hooks, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Hooks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LearyCity | 3.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Red LickCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| RedwaterCity | 8 mi | 2 |
| New BostonCity | 8.2 mi | 4.2 |
| NashCity | 8.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Wake VillageCity | 9.7 mi | 3 |
| MaudCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| TexarkanaCity | 12 mi | 32 |
| Ogden, ARCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Ashdown, ARCity | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| Texarkana, ARCity | 17 mi | 42 |
| Foreman, ARCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| DominoTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilton, ARCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| De KalbCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Alleene, ARCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hooks, TX in?
- Hooks is in Bowie County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hooks, TX?
- About 2,299 people live in Hooks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hooks?
- Nearby places include Leary (3.1 mi), Red Lick (5.6 mi), Redwater (8 mi), New Boston (8.2 mi), Nash (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023