Wichita County, TX

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2023 Population

129,842

0.199% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.575% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

0.788% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,168

5.62% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$141,600

9.77% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

58,585

1.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Wichita County, TX had a population of 130k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $62,168. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wichita County, TX grew from 129,584 to 129,842, a 0.199% increase and its median household income grew from $58,862 to $62,168, a 5.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wichita County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.3%), White (Hispanic) (10.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.93%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%).

None of the households in Wichita County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Wichita County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wichita County, TX are Midwestern State University (1,387 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Wichita County, TX was $141,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Wichita County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Wichita County, TX borders Cotton County, OK, Tillman County, OK, Archer County, TX, Baylor County, TX, Clay County, TX, and Wilbarger County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Wichita County, TX is home to a population of 130k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.26% of Wichita County, TX residents were born outside of the country (8.12k people).

In 2023, there were 5.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.1k people) in Wichita County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k White (Hispanic) and 13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Wichita County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita County, TX was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wichita County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.1k ± 267
White (Hispanic)
13.8k ± 1.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 433

20.3%

Hispanic Population

26.4k people

20.3% of the people in Wichita County, TX are hispanic (26.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wichita County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

6.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.12k people

6.21%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.05k people

As of 2023, 6.26% of Wichita County, TX residents (8.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wichita County, TX was 6.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wichita County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,172 ± 601
Vietnam
2,633 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
2,187 ± 351

Wichita County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wichita County, TX employs 58.6k people. The largest industries in Wichita County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,185 people), Retail Trade (8,035 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,624 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,550), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,611), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,321).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

58.6k

2023 Value

± 1,964

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 4.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wichita County, TX grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 57.7k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,380 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,995 people), and Management Occupations (5,398 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.6k

2023 Value

± 1,964

1.53%

1 Year growth

± 4.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wichita County, TX grew at a rate of 1.53%, from 57.7k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,185 people), Retail Trade (8,035 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,624 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wichita County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,454

Median earning men ± $2,008

$32,139

Median earning women ± $1,205

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,313), Public Administration ($61,746), and Wholesale Trade ($60,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,922), Construction ($63,365), and Wholesale Trade ($59,464).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

205
Other Services (except Public Administration)
192
Retail Trade
175
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$573k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$262k
Manufacturing
$221k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wichita County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 69.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.47%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.47%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wichita County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Wichita County, TX awarded 1,387 degrees. The student population of Wichita County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,109 male students and 3,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita County, TX are White (711 and 57.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (261 and 21%), Black or African American (167 and 13.4%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Wichita County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Midwestern State University (1,387 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wichita County, TX are Registered Nursing (197 and 14.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (193 and 13.9%), and Radiographer (120 and 8.65%).

The median tuition cost in Wichita County, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,877 for in-state students and $7,827 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Wichita County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,784 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,784 students enrolled in Wichita County, TX, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,713 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radiographer
114 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
197 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
193 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wichita County, TX was Radiographer with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wichita County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midwestern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,387 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwestern State University with 1,387 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 425 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita County, TX, which is 0.442 times less than the 962 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 711 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 261 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,877) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,899) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wichita County, TX was $141,600 in 2023, which is 0.467 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $129,000 to $141,600, a 9.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita County, TX is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wichita County, TX have an average commute time of 15.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wichita County, TX is $62,168. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wichita County, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $95,904, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 135.02, with respective values of $94,474 and $89,189.

In 2023, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wichita County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.11%.

Housing

Property

$141,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,802

$30,093

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wichita County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wichita County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2023

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.5% of the housing units in Wichita County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wichita County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 133
Census Tract 118
Census Tract 135.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wichita County, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $95,904, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 135.02, with respective values of $94,474 and $89,189.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wichita County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,168

Median Household Income

± $2,255

48.9k

Number of Households

± 1,724

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.9k households in Wichita County, TX grew to $62,168 from the previous year's value of $58,862.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wichita County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Walked (7.06%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Wichita County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who walked to work (7.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita County, TX have a shorter commute time (15.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Wichita County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wichita County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wichita County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita County, TX (18.8k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.3% of the children was living in poverty in Wichita County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.8% of the population of Wichita County, TX has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 4.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wichita County, TX see 1211 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% increase from the previous year (1191 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1182 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 527 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,211 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wichita County, TX

Primary care physicians in Wichita County, TX see an average of 1,211 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% increase from the previous year (1,191 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wichita County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.2%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

4.97%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita County, TX grew by 3.82% from 14.7% to 15.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wichita County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 78.1 in Wichita County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wichita County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.4% in Wichita County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wichita County, TX.