Wilbarger County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilbarger County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,712. It is the 149th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilbarger County is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilbarger County is $51,626. This is 32% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $98,800. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Wilbarger County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilbarger County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.9%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 81.3%.