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.
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.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (0.02%) is covered by water.
Major highways
- 20px 20px U.S. Highway 62/U.S. Highway 82
- 20px U.S. Highway 84
- 25px U.S. Highway 385
- 20px State Highway 114
Adjacent counties
- Lamb County (north)
- Lubbock County (east)
- Terry County (south)
- Cochran County (west)
- Yoakum County (southwest)
- Bailey County (northwest)
- Hale County (northeast)
- Lynn County (southeast)