Wichita County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48485 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 129,996 | — | #505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,524 | -15.5% | #1,748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.3 years | -9.3% | #2,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,700 | -45.5% | #2,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,006 | -13.5% | #973 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.9% | #2,213 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wichita County has a population of 129,996, making it the #505 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wichita County is $63,524, ranking #1,748 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Wichita County is $153,700 (-45.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,006/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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84.4% of residents in Wichita County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.9% below the national rate.
About Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County, Texas has a total population of 129,996, making it the 505th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wichita County is 35.3 years, which is 9.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wichita County is $63,524, which ranks #1,748 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Wichita County is $153,700, 45.5% below the national median. Renters in Wichita County pay a median gross rent of $1,006 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wichita County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.9 min.
Wichita County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%).
All data for Wichita County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.