Wichita County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wichita County is located in Texas with a total population of 129,842. It is the 36th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wichita County is 35.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wichita County is $62,168. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $141,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Wichita County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wichita County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.3% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.