Yoakum County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48501 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,571 | — | #2,683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,925 | +13.0% | #424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,600 | -35.2% | #1,604 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $973 | -16.3% | #1,087 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.2% | #2,265 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yoakum County has a population of 7,571, making it the #2,683 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Yoakum County is $84,925, ranking #424 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Yoakum County is $182,600 (-35.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $973/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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77.5% of residents in Yoakum County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.5% below the national rate.
About Yoakum County, Texas
Yoakum County, Texas has a total population of 7,571, making it the 2,683rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yoakum County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yoakum County is $84,925, which ranks #424 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Yoakum County is $182,600, 35.2% below the national median. Renters in Yoakum County pay a median gross rent of $973 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yoakum County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Yoakum County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Yoakum 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.