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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilbarger County

Texas · 14,676 residents · 970.946 sq mi
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Wilbarger County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $46,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,676
−3%since 1990
from 15,121 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+3%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Wilbarger County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,520
+68%since 1990
from $9,823 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
33.7% rent
1.6
−3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(11,990)
Black9%(1,359)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(2,165)
Asian0.5%(72)
Diversity Score60.9%(9,211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(10,083)
Black8.7%(1,278)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(3,015)
Asian0.6%(91)
Diversity Score57.9%(8,493)
58
−5%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilbarger County, Texas?

Wilbarger County, Texas has about 14,676 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilbarger County, Texas?

The typical household in Wilbarger County, Texas earns about $29,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilbarger County, Texas expensive?

In Wilbarger County, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,300, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Wilbarger County, Texas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilbarger County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilbarger County, Texas?

About 13.1% of people in Wilbarger County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilbarger County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilbarger County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 445 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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