Wood County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Wood County, Texas has a population of 46,961, the 76th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,300 and the median home value is $216,500. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Wood County Quick Facts

Population 46,961

Median Household Income $60,30090% MOE ±$4,634

Median Home Value $216,50090% MOE ±$12,877

Poverty Rate 12.5%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.3%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 48.5 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.5%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 46,961 76th of 254

Median Income $60,300 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Wood 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	44,366	46,961	+5.8%
Median household income	$65,712	$60,300	-8.2%
Median home value¹	$169,222	$216,500	+27.9%
Median gross rent	$969	$862	-11.0%

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

Median Household Income

Wood

$60,300

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wood

$216,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.8%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 28.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

47.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $862/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

31.1%

75+

11.6%

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	5,068	$53,000	12.2%	$215,700
Winnsboro	3,485	$54,828	16.4%	$172,000
Holly Lake Ranch	2,956	$70,179	7.0%	$260,200
Quitman	2,420	$64,493	11.2%	$192,100
Hawkins	1,876	$72,404	13.3%	$165,900
Alba	664	$60,682	9.6%	$112,500
Yantis	353	$54,531	11.1%	$131,300

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Population Overview

Wood County is located in Texas with a total population of 46,961. 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 48.5 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.6% 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 $60,300. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $216,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.2% 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 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wood 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 Wood County, Texas?

Wood County has a population of 46,961, 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 $60,300 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Wood County, Texas?

Wood County contains 7 Census-designated places.