2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,589
Yoakum County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 7,589. The median household income is $82,261, 26% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.0%, median home value is $183,000, and 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 41% below the national average.
Population
7,589
2023 estimate
Rank #2684 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$82,261
Household
Rank #440 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$183,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1444 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2862 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
22.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
53.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
0.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% above Texas avg·26% above national avg
Poverty Rate
19% above Texas avg·20% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above Texas avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,856
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
6% above Texas avg·13% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Texas avg·0% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Texas avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
51% above Texas avg·53% above national avg
Housing Units
3,015
Households
2,616
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,618
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% below Texas avg·41% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% below Texas avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
23.2%
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