Hood County, Texas
Hood County: County in Texas, United States
About
Hood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,182 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,527 inhabitants. Its county seat is Granbury. The county was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Hood County is located southwest of Fort Worth in north central Texas. The county was formed in 1866 from portions of Johnson County. It was named after Confederate General John Bell Hood.
The city of Granbury has been the county seat since the county was founded. Granbury started as a square mile township with a log courthouse in the center.
Key Facts About Hood County Today
Population: As of 2021, over 65,000 people live in Hood County. Most residents reside in Granbury, which has over 10,000 people.
Major Industries: Key industries include tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and mineral extraction. Lake Granbury attracts many visitors and retirees.
Attractions: Top attractions are the Historic Granbury Square, Lake Granbury, Pecan Plantation Golf Course, and Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Things to See and Do in Hood County
Some top attractions and activities in Hood County include:
- Exploring the Historic Granbury Square, with shops, restaurants and museums
- Boating, fishing and water sports on scenic Lake Granbury
- Hiking and seeing dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park
-Sampling local wines at Homestead Winery near Lipan
- Attending an outdoor music performance at Granbury Live or Silver Fox Winery
With its historic small town charm and natural beauty, Hood County offers a perfect escape from the big city just outside the DFW Metroplex.
Quick Facts about Hood County
| Population : | 63,527 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Hood River County |
| Twitter username : | hoodcountytx |
| Area : | 1131 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.3% |
| Named for : | John Bell Hood |
| Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Capital : | Granbury |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1866 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:52:00 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hood County is located at 32°25'48"N 97°49'56"W (32.4299300, -97.8322700). It has 5 neighbors: Erath County, Johnson County, Palo Pinto County, Parker County and Somervell County.
Hood County map
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The largest city of Hood County is Granbury with a population of 11,101. Other cities include, DeCordova population 3,108, Cresson population 1,665, Tolar population 1,041 and Lipan population 501. See all Hood County cities & populated places.
Hood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Granbury | 11,101 | City in Texas, USA |
| Pecan Plantation | 5,294 | Census designated place |
| DeCordova | 3,108 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Trail Shores | 2,755 | Census designated place |
| Cresson | 1,665 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
| Tolar | 1,041 | City in Hood County, Texas, United States |
| Lipan | 501 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Hood County
Hood County has 5 neighbours.
- Erath County county in Texas, United States
- Johnson County county in Texas, United States
- Palo Pinto County county in Texas, United States
- Parker County county in Texas, United States
- Somervell County county in Texas, United States
- Granbury
Demographics
The population of Hood County increased by 19.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 51,182 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,563 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,129 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,860 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 53,812 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 55,227 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 56,569 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,973 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,177 | 3.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,643 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,527 | 2.97% | estimation process |
People born in Hood County (1)
American football player (1935-2008) Hogan Wharton was born in Hood County
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
