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Wichita Falls

Texas · 102,316 residents · 72.233 sq mi
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Wichita Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,335. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102,316
−2%since 2000
from 104,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,416 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+10%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K98K101K103K106K1990201020202024Wichita Falls
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,335
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,554 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,762
+48%since 2000
from $16,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(71,782)
Black12.2%(12,705)
Hispanic / Latino14%(14,570)
Asian2.2%(2,256)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(60,057)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(57,750)
Black12.5%(12,838)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(23,181)
Asian2.4%(2,464)
Other3.8%(3,925)
Diversity Score74.4%(76,150)
Diversity Score
74
+29%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wichita Falls, Texas?

Wichita Falls, Texas has about 102,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The typical household in Wichita Falls, Texas earns about $47,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wichita Falls, Texas expensive?

In Wichita Falls, Texas, the median home is worth about $104,800, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Wichita Falls, Texas?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wichita Falls, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wichita Falls, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in Wichita Falls, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wichita Falls, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wichita Falls, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,057 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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