Wood County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48499 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,961 | — | #1,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,300 | -19.8% | #2,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.5 years | +24.7% | #327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,500 | -23.2% | #1,238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | -25.9% | #1,663 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.8% | #1,398 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wood County has a population of 46,961, making it the #1,060 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wood County is $60,300, ranking #2,058 out of 3,222 counties — 19.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Wood County is $216,500 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $862/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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82.9% of residents in Wood County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.6% below the national rate.
About Wood County, Texas
Wood County, Texas has a total population of 46,961, making it the 1,060th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wood County is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wood County is $60,300, which ranks #2,058 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Wood County is $216,500, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Wood County pay a median gross rent of $862 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wood County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Wood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Wood 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.