Wise County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48497 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,005 | — | #754 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,421 | +24.3% | #244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $304,900 | +8.2% | #604 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,299 | +11.7% | #426 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.4% | #552 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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85.1% of residents in Wise County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
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.