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
The Hockley County Courthouse in Levelland
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°37′N 102°20′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1921
Named forGeorge Washington Hockley
SeatLevelland
Largest cityLevelland
Area
  Total909 sq mi (2,350 km2)
  Land908 sq mi (2,350 km2)
  Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
  Total21,537
  Density24/sq mi (9.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.co.hockley.tx.us

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

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