Wood County, TX

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    2024 Population
    46,961
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    48.5
    0.207% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.5%
    1.02% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,300
    3.56% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $216,500
    11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,480
    0.783% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Wood 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.

    97.2% of the residents in Wood County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wood County, TX are Jarvis Christian University (159 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wood County, TX was $216,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

    Most people in Wood County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wood County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wood County, TX is home to a population of 47k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.1% of Wood County, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.93k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Wood County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.83k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of Wood County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wood County, TX was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      37.8k ± 210
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.83k ± 531
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.76k ± 203
    11.6%
    Hispanic Population
    5.43k people

    In 2024, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Wood County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.83k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.6% of the people in Wood County, TX are hispanic (5.43k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.93k people
    3.93%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.81k people

    As of 2024, 4.1% of Wood County, TX residents (1.93k 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 Wood County, TX was 3.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,670 ± 265
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      967 ± 244
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      733 ± 262

    Wood County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    82.9% of the population of Wood County, TX has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 22.2% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.49% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wood County, TX see 3,058 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,058 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2756 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1711 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,058 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Wood County, TX see an average of 3,058 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,058 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    17.1%
    Uninsured
    32.5%
    Employer Coverage
    13.2%
    Medicaid
    22.2%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    2.49%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wood County, TX grew by 12.3% from 15.2% to 17.1%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.92 in Wood County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    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 35.9% in Wood County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 19.8% in Wood County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Wood County, TX employs 17.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wood County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,133 people), Educational Services (1,878 people), and Retail Trade (1,869 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($91,681), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,903), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,982).

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,071
    −0.783%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.84%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wood County, TX declined at a rate of −0.783%, from 17.6k employees to 17.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wood County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,070 people), Management Occupations (1,991 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wood County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,071
    −0.783%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.84%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wood County, TX declined at a rate of −0.783%, from 17.6k employees to 17.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wood County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,133 people), Educational Services (1,878 people), and Retail Trade (1,869 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wood County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wood County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,873
    Median earning men ± $3,128
    $36,320
    Median earning women ± $3,430

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,872), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,740).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,597), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,845), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,946).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 87
      Construction
    2. 79
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 60
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $72k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $57.9k
      Construction
    3. $55k
      Retail Trade

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    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

    Voting results are not available for Wood County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    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 Texas1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wood County, TX awarded 159 degrees. The student population of Wood County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 283 male students and 339 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wood County, TX are Black or African American (136 and 85.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 9.43%), White (6 and 3.77%), and Unknown (2 and 1.26%).

    The largest universities in Wood County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Jarvis Christian University (159 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Wood County, TX are General Business Administration & Management (47 and 29.6%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (34 and 21.4%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (31 and 19.5%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $10,400.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 622 students enrolled in Wood County, TX, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 420 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      34 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wood County, TX was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 34 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Jarvis Christian University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    159 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jarvis Christian University with 159 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 70 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wood County, TX, which is 0.787 times less than the 89 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 136 degrees mean that there were 9.07 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wood County, TX was $216,500 in 2024, which is 0.651 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,100 to $216,500, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Wood County, TX is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wood County, TX have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wood County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.28%.

    Housing

    Property

    $216,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,877
    $14,965
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$983

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

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    Rent vs Own

    80.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80.1% of the housing units in Wood County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,300
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,634
    18.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,174

    In 2024, the median household income of the 18.7k households in Wood County, TX declined from $60,300 from the previous year's value of $62,524.

    The following chart displays the households in Wood 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wood County, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.1%)
    2. Carpooled (13.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.6%)

    In 2024, 73.1% of workers in Wood County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (10.6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wood County, TX have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.06% of the workforce in Wood County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.28%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wood County, TX (5.63k out of 45k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Wood County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 175 in Wood County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.44% per 100,000 population.

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