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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yoakum 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.