Wise County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wise County is located in Texas with a total population of 72,359. It is the 51st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wise County is 40.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wise County is $89,897. This is 18% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $277,200. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wise County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.8% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 86.6%.