Wilbarger County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Wilbarger County, Texas has a population of 12,616, the 151st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $54,102 and the median home value is $89,400. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Wilbarger County Quick Facts

Population 12,616

Median Household Income $54,10290% MOE ±$9,748

Median Home Value $89,40090% MOE ±$18,524

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.3%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Median Age 40.5 years90% MOE ±1.4 years

Homeownership Rate 67.2%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 12,616 151st of 254

Median Income $54,102 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 9.3%

How Wilbarger County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,833	12,616	-1.7%
Median household income	$55,754	$54,102	No clear change (-3.0%)
Median home value¹	$84,057	$89,400	No clear change (+6.4%)
Median gross rent	$758	$932	+22.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Wilbarger

$54,102

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wilbarger

$89,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.9%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 21.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

7.0%

$20K-$25K

6.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

5.6%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

17.7%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

9.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.2%

Renter 32.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $932/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wilbarger County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vernon	9,848	$51,114	18.6%	$87,000
Lockett	195	$54,792	18.5%	N/A
Oklaunion	132	N/A	24.2%	$104,500
Harrold	78	$82,500	10.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wilbarger County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,616. It is the 151st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilbarger County is 40.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilbarger County is $54,102. This is 31% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $89,400. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Wilbarger County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilbarger County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.3%. The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wilbarger County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wilbarger County, Texas?

Wilbarger County has a population of 12,616, making it the 151st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Wilbarger County?

The median household income in Wilbarger County is $54,102 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Wilbarger County, Texas?

Wilbarger County contains 4 Census-designated places.