Fort Hood, TX is a small rural town with a population of 24,781 and a population density of 1,857 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses such as the Fort Hood Pharmacy, Fort Hood Street Tacos restaurant, and the 4th Street Barbershop. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available for residents such as exploring several local parks including Clear Creek Nature Park, going fishing on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, or taking a boat ride on the nearby Belton Lake. Other organizations in town include the Fort Hood Military Museum which showcases artifacts from military engagements dating back to World War I and the Central Texas Food Bank that helps families in need. Local sporting events include youth football games at the Killeen Independent School District fields, basketball games at the Killeen Community Center courts, and high school baseball games at Copperas Cove Bulldawg Field.
The population in Fort Hood is 24,781. There are 1,581 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Hood is 21.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Hood is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Hood
- 32.6% are married
- 5.4% are divorced
- 66.6% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Hood
- 51.3% are White
- 17.4% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 23.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander