Wood County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Wood County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wood County, Texas has a population of 46,094, the 76th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $62,524 and the median home value is $195,100. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Wood County Quick Facts

Population 46,094

Median Household Income $62,524

Median Home Value $195,100

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 48.4 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.3%

High School Graduation 86.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 46,094 76th of 254

Median Income $62,524 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 5.7%

Median Household Income

Wood

$62,524

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Wood

$195,100

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

48.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.9%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

31.3%

75+

11.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mineola	4,956	$42,231	13.7%	$205,600
Winnsboro	3,386	$51,473	19.2%	$152,000
Holly Lake Ranch	2,821	$77,245	8.8%	$239,400
Quitman	2,368	$61,387	13.5%	$179,100
Hawkins	1,664	$70,580	16.3%	$94,800
Alba	574	$59,583	11.5%	$111,600
Yantis	384	$50,000	13.8%	$156,000

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Population Overview

Wood County is located in Texas with a total population of 46,094. It is the 76th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wood County is 48.4 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wood County is $62,524. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $195,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wood County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wood County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Wood County, Texas?

Wood County has a population of 46,094, making it the 76th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Wood County?

The median household income in Wood County is $62,524 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Wood County, Texas?

Wood County contains 7 Census-designated places.