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Wise County

Texas · 68,632 residents · 904.395 sq mi
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Wise County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,726. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,632
+41%since 2000
from 48,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K43K55K67K79K1990201020202024Wise County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,726
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,693
+73%since 2000
from $17,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(41,991)
Black1.2%(584)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(5,248)
Asian0.2%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(13,438)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(50,495)
Black1%(657)
Hispanic / Latino20%(13,694)
Asian0.5%(372)
Other2.6%(1,783)
Diversity Score48.7%(33,408)
Segregation Score25.3%(17,354)
Diversity Score
49
+77%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise County, Texas?

Wise County, Texas has about 68,632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wise County, Texas earns about $67,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wise County, Texas expensive?

In Wise County, Texas, the median home is worth about $178,200, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Wise County, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wise County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wise County, Texas?

About 10.4% of people in Wise County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wise County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wise County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,953 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
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9 ZIP codes
ZIP 76234ZIP 76426ZIP 76078ZIP 76073ZIP 76023ZIP 76071ZIP 76431ZIP 76225ZIP 76267
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