Yorktown, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Yorktown, Texas had a total population of 1,720, the 795th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $59,063, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
Yorktown Quick Facts
How Yorktown 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 | 1,916 | 1,720 | No clear change (-10.2%) |
| Median household income | $65,773 | $59,063 | No clear change (-10.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $153,100 | $165,600 | No clear change (+8.2%) |
| Median gross rent | $913 | $775 | No clear change (-15.1%) |
How Yorktown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 50.2%
- Black: 4.5%
- Hispanic: 43.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 17.1%
- HS Diploma: 40.4%
- Some College: 17.2%
- Associate's: 13.2%
- Bachelor's: 4.1%
- Graduate+: 8.0%
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Other Cities in DeWitt County
Cities Similar to Yorktown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram | 1,741 | $58,846 | $93,000 | 17.7% | 34.3% |
| Van Vleck | 1,763 | $58,504 | $208,300 | 15.8% | 10.6% |
| Mart | 1,704 | $62,917 | $116,100 | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| Whitewright | 1,659 | $57,692 | $242,000 | 18.0% | 16.8% |
| Kerens | 1,778 | $56,771 | $128,000 | 19.2% | 16.3% |
Population Overview
Yorktown is a small community located in Texas, within DeWitt County. The total population is 1,720. It ranks as the 795th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Yorktown is 48.2 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 16.2% 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 Yorktown is $59,063. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $165,600. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Yorktown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Yorktown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.8%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 82.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Yorktown, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yorktown, Texas?
Yorktown, Texas has a population of 1,720 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Yorktown, TX?
The median household income in Yorktown is $59,063, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Yorktown, TX?
The poverty rate in Yorktown is 20.2%. This means approximately 337 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Yorktown, Texas?
Yorktown's population is 50.2% White, 4.5% Black, 43.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Yorktown, TX?
The median home value in Yorktown is $165,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Yorktown, Texas?
12.1% of adults (25+) in Yorktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.