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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wolfe City

Texas · 1,566 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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Wolfe City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,566
+4%since 1990
from 1,511 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,394 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,346 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
−4%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wolfe City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,786
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,317
+31%since 1990
from $10,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
35.6% rent
1.3
−26%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,267)
Black14.6%(220)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.7%(569)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,269)
Black13.1%(205)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(53)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score36.7%(575)
37
−2%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolfe City, Texas?

Wolfe City, Texas has about 1,566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wolfe City, Texas?

The typical household in Wolfe City, Texas earns about $26,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolfe City, Texas expensive?

In Wolfe City, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Wolfe City, Texas?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wolfe City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolfe City, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in Wolfe City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolfe City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolfe City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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