Wilbarger County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48487 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,616 | — | #2,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,102 | -28.0% | #2,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,400 | -68.3% | #3,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $932 | -19.9% | #1,270 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.6% | #2,376 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilbarger County has a population of 12,616, making it the #2,309 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilbarger County is $54,102, ranking #2,526 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Wilbarger County is $89,400 (-68.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $932/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.2%.
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91.1% of residents in Wilbarger County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County, Texas has a total population of 12,616, making it the 2,309th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilbarger County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilbarger County is $54,102, which ranks #2,526 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Wilbarger County is $89,400, 68.3% below the national median. Renters in Wilbarger County pay a median gross rent of $932 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilbarger County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.9 min.
Wilbarger County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.2%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
All data for Wilbarger 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.