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Weatherford

Texas · 30,854 residents · 27.425 sq mi
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Weatherford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,184. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,854
+62%since 2000
from 19,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K19K25K32K38K1990201020202024Weatherford
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,184
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,064
+67%since 2000
from $19,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,093
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(16,241)
Black2%(384)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,943)
Asian0.7%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(5,558)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(23,757)
Black1.9%(599)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(4,498)
Asian1%(321)
Other4%(1,243)
Diversity Score45.7%(14,115)
Diversity Score
46
+56%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weatherford, Texas?

Weatherford, Texas has about 30,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weatherford, Texas?

The typical household in Weatherford, Texas earns about $68,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weatherford, Texas expensive?

In Weatherford, Texas, the median home is worth about $202,800, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Weatherford, Texas?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weatherford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weatherford, Texas?

About 8.7% of people in Weatherford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weatherford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Weatherford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,050 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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