Yoakum County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yoakum County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,589. It is the 179th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yoakum County is 33.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 32.4% of the population under 18, Yoakum County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yoakum County is $82,261. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $183,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Yoakum County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yoakum County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 65.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (65.2% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 75.7%.