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Wickett

Texas · 440 residents (2025 est.) · 0.705 sq mi
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Wickett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,109. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $84,700. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699
+54%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
−31%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:440 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3394375366347321990201020202024Wickett
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,109
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,407 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,467
+63%since 2000
from $14,999 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−26%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services18.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+112%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(315)
Black4.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.5%(253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(267)
Black4.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino56.1%(392)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score67.2%(470)
Diversity Score
67
+21%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−58.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+43.3 ptssince 2017
from 42.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 24.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wickett, Texas?

Wickett, Texas has about 699 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wickett, Texas?

The typical household in Wickett, Texas earns about $57,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wickett, Texas expensive?

In Wickett, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,700.

How educated are people in Wickett, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wickett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wickett, Texas?

About 4.1% of people in Wickett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wickett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wickett, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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