Yoakum County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Yoakum County, Texas has a population of 7,571, the 179th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $84,925 and the median home value is $182,600. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Yoakum County Quick Facts

Population 7,571

Median Household Income $84,92590% MOE ±$12,867

Median Home Value $182,60090% MOE ±$28,154

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±9.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.9%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Median Age 32.3 years90% MOE ±2.4 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 7,571 179th of 254

Median Income $84,925 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Yoakum 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	8,631	7,571	-12.3%
Median household income	$86,156	$84,925	No clear change (-1.4%)
Median home value¹	$143,254	$182,600	+27.5%
Median gross rent	$1,009	$973	No clear change (-3.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Yoakum

$84,925

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yoakum

$182,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.6%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 37.2%

$100K+ 38.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

1.2%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

0.3%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

20.7%

$100K-$125K

13.9%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $973/mo 13.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.8%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

22.4%

55-74

17.2%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Yoakum County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plains	1,235	$76,985	15.5%	$133,300

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Population Overview

Yoakum County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,571. It is the 179th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yoakum County is 32.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.8% 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 $84,925. This is 8% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $182,600. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Yoakum County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% 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 65.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.0%. 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 (65.6% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 74.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yoakum 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 Yoakum County, Texas?

Yoakum County has a population of 7,571, making it the 179th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Yoakum County?

The median household income in Yoakum County is $84,925 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Yoakum County, Texas?

Yoakum County contains 1 Census-designated place.