Wilbarger County, TX

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2024 Population

12,616

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

2.53% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.5%

7.36% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$54,102

4.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$89,400

9.51% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

5,595

1.62% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Wilbarger 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.

96.8% of the residents in Wilbarger County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilbarger County, TX are Vernon College (579 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Wilbarger County, TX was $89,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Wilbarger County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilbarger County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Wilbarger County, TX borders Jackson County, OK, Tillman County, OK, Archer County, TX, Baylor County, TX, Foard County, TX, Hardeman County, TX, and Wichita County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Wilbarger County, TX is home to a population of 12.6k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.91% of Wilbarger County, TX residents were born outside of the country (746 people).

In 2024, there were 4.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.88k people) in Wilbarger County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.02k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Wilbarger County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wilbarger County, TX was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilbarger County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.88k ± 97
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.44k ± 347
White (Hispanic)
1.02k ± 376

30.2%

Hispanic Population

3.82k people

30.2% of the people in Wilbarger County, TX are hispanic (3.82k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wilbarger 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
2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
India
325,248 ± 13,925 people
El Salvador
221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

Foreign-Born Population

5.91%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

746 people

5.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

697 people

As of 2024, 5.91% of Wilbarger County, TX residents (746 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 Wilbarger County, TX was 5.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
317 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
139 ± 72
Gulf War (2001-)
111 ± 98

Wilbarger County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wilbarger County, TX.

Economy

The economy of Wilbarger County, TX employs 5.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wilbarger County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,202 people), Manufacturing (745 people), and Educational Services (554 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($84,621), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,280), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,750).

Employment

Occupations

5.6k

2024 Value

± 645

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wilbarger County, TX grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 5.51k employees to 5.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilbarger County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (813 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (529 people), and Management Occupations (514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilbarger County, 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

5.6k

2024 Value

± 645

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wilbarger County, TX grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 5.51k employees to 5.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilbarger County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,202 people), Manufacturing (745 people), and Educational Services (554 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilbarger County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wilbarger County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,289

Median earning men ± $8,684

$29,775

Median earning women ± $2,865

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,777), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,280), and Public Administration ($80,845).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,750), Public Administration ($50,280), and Manufacturing ($46,077).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

25
Other Services (except Public Administration)
25
Finance and Insurance
24
Retail Trade

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$65.5k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$53.2k
Manufacturing
$19.9k
Retail Trade

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

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 Wilbarger County, 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 2023, universities in Wilbarger County, TX awarded 579 degrees. The student population of Wilbarger County, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 769 male students and 1,367 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilbarger County, TX are White (320 and 55.6%), Hispanic or Latino (159 and 27.6%), Black or African American (37 and 6.42%), and Two or More Races (29 and 5.03%).

The largest universities in Wilbarger County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Vernon College (579 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wilbarger County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 and 23.5%), General Studies (118 and 20.4%), and Registered Nursing (76 and 13.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,136 students enrolled in Wilbarger County, TX, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,147 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
136 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
51 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Wilbarger County, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Wilbarger County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Vernon College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

579 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vernon College with 579 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilbarger County, TX, which is 0.448 times less than the 400 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 320 degrees mean that there were 2.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 159 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

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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 Wilbarger County, TX was $89,400 in 2024, which is 0.269 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $98,800 to $89,400, a 9.51% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wilbarger County, TX is 67.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wilbarger County, TX have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilbarger County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilbarger County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.03%.

Housing

Property

$89,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,524

$3,210

Median Property Taxes

±$444

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 Wilbarger County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2024

56.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.2% of the housing units in Wilbarger County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilbarger County, 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.

$54,102

Median Household Income

± $9,748

4.78k

Number of Households

± 546

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.78k households in Wilbarger County, TX grew to $54,102 from the previous year's value of $51,626.

The following chart displays the households in Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.6%)
Worked At Home (4.06%)

In 2024, 82.9% of workers in Wilbarger County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (4.06%).

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

14 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilbarger County, TX have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Wilbarger County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wilbarger County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.03%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilbarger County, TX (2.12k out of 12.1k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 16 - 17 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilbarger County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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 2025, 25% of the children was living in poverty in Wilbarger County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.4%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 323 in Wilbarger County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 88.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

91.1% of the population of Wilbarger County, TX has health coverage, with 38.1% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wilbarger County, TX see 3,183 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 522 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,183 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilbarger County, TX

Primary care physicians in Wilbarger County, TX see an average of 3,183 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,183 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.92%

Uninsured

38.1%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

2.81%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilbarger County, TX declined by 15.9% from 10.6% to 8.92%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 137 in Wilbarger County, TX.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 41.4% in Wilbarger County, TX.

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