Wise County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48497 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 75,005 #754 / 3,222
77th
Median Household Income $93,421 +24.3% #244 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,280 / 3,222
29th
Median Home Value $304,900 +8.2% #604 / 3,222
81th
Median Gross Rent $1,299 +11.7% #426 / 3,222
87th
Poverty Rate 8.9% -29.4% #552 / 3,222
83th

Demographics

Wise County has a population of 75,005, making it the #754 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.0%
Native Born
8.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Wise County is $93,421, ranking #244 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.

Median Household Income
$93,421 +24.3% vs nat'l
Rank #244 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,827 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #974 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.9% −29.4% vs nat'l
Rank #552 of 3,222
83th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,201 of 3,222
32th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2% −34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,629 of 3,222
49th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.5 min +32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #183 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Wise County is $304,900 (+8.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,299/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.

Median Home Value
$304,900 +8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #604 of 3,222
81th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,299 +11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #426 of 3,222
87th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.4% +26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #431 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.4% Homeownership

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Health

85.1% of residents in Wise County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.

85.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.1% −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,879 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Wise County, Texas

Wise County, Texas has a total population of 75,005, making it the 754th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wise County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Wise County is $93,421, which ranks #244 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

The median home value in Wise County is $304,900, 8.2% above the national median. Renters in Wise County pay a median gross rent of $1,299 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Wise County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.5 min.

Wise County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).

All data for Wise 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.