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 157 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.

Hood County locator map
Location of Hood County on Texas map.

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 : 06:23:54 (28th March 2024)
Density : 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 19.43% (2010-2020)
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse' image
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse'
Granbury June 2018 35 'Hood County Courthouse' image

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

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

Hood County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Hood County (1)

American football player (1935-2008) Hogan Wharton was born in Hood County

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