Wood County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. 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%.