Wichita Falls, TX

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2024 Population

102,581

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.8

2.42% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.7%

1.79% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,177

2.75% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$156,800

9.96% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

45,354

1.19% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Wichita Falls, 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.

95.2% of the residents in Wichita Falls, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wichita Falls, TX are Midwestern State University (1,361 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Wichita Falls, TX was $156,800, and the homeownership rate was 56.4%.

Most people in Wichita Falls, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita Falls, TX was 2 cars per household.

United States Texas Wichita County, TX Wichita Falls, TX North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Wichita County)--Wichita Falls City PUMA, TX

Population & Diversity

Wichita Falls, TX is home to a population of 103k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.73% of Wichita Falls, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.93k people).

In 2024, there were 4.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.6k people) in Wichita Falls, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.72k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Wichita Falls, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita Falls, TX was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita Falls, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.6k ± 628
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 535
White (Hispanic)
9.72k ± 1.03k

23.2%

Hispanic Population

23.8k people

23.2% of the people in Wichita Falls, TX are hispanic (23.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wichita Falls, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

7.73%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.93k people

7.25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.43k people

As of 2024, 7.73% of Wichita Falls, TX residents (7.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wichita Falls, TX was 7.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,177 ± 428
Vietnam
1,612 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
1,585 ± 310

Wichita Falls, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wichita Falls, TX.

Health

83.2% of the population of Wichita Falls, TX has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 9.97% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 4.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

9.97%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

4.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita Falls, TX grew by 2.48% from 16.4% to 16.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of Wichita Falls, TX employs 45.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wichita Falls, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (7,670 people), Retail Trade (6,227 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,283 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,805), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,156), and Wholesale Trade ($62,664).

Employment

Occupations

45.4k

2024 Value

± 1,693

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± 5.35%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wichita Falls, TX declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita Falls, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,058 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,467 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita Falls, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

45.4k

2024 Value

± 1,693

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± 5.35%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wichita Falls, TX declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita Falls, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,670 people), Retail Trade (6,227 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,283 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita Falls, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wichita Falls, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,843

Median earning men ± $2,658

$33,556

Median earning women ± $1,676

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,431), Wholesale Trade ($72,788), and Public Administration ($62,860).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($46,588), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,144), and Manufacturing ($42,049).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

Voting results are not available for Wichita Falls, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Wichita Falls, TX awarded 1,361 degrees. The student population of Wichita Falls, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,924 male students and 3,400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita Falls, TX are White (661 and 53.4%), Hispanic or Latino (265 and 21.4%), Black or African American (182 and 14.7%), and Asian (68 and 5.5%).

The largest universities in Wichita Falls, TX by number of degrees awarded are Midwestern State University (1,361 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wichita Falls, TX are Registered Nursing (193 and 14.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (128 and 9.4%), and Radiographer (107 and 7.86%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,465 for in-state students and $7,285 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,324 (36.1% men and 63.9% 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 2024 there were 5,324 students enrolled in Wichita Falls, TX, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,214 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
193 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
128 degrees awarded
Radiographer
96 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wichita Falls, TX was Registered Nursing with 193 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Midwestern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,361 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwestern State University with 1,361 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 457 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita Falls, TX, which is 0.506 times less than the 904 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 661 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 265 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 ($5,465) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,485) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wichita Falls, TX was $156,800 in 2024, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,600 to $156,800, a 9.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita Falls, TX is 56.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wichita Falls, TX have an average commute time of 14.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita Falls, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,036

$21,532

Median Property Taxes

±$1,018

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 Falls, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.4% of the housing units in Wichita Falls, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$60,177

Median Household Income

± $2,678

38.2k

Number of Households

± 1,473

In 2024, the median household income of the 38.2k households in Wichita Falls, TX grew to $60,177 from the previous year's value of $58,568.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita Falls, 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 Falls, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less 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 2024

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Walked (8.05%)

In 2024, 70.3% of workers in Wichita Falls, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who walked to work (8.05%).

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

14.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita Falls, TX have a shorter commute time (14.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Wichita Falls, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita Falls, 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 Falls, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita Falls, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita Falls, TX (16.2k out of 91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita Falls, 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.