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Wood County

Texas · 41,964 residents · 645.243 sq mi
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Wood County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,277. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,964
+14%since 2000
from 36,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K33K38K43K49K1990201020202024Wood County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,277
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,885 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,682
+22%since 2000
from $17,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(31,848)
Black6.1%(2,243)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(2,102)
Asian0.2%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(10,173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(35,628)
Black4.6%(1,951)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,551)
Asian0.4%(156)
Other1.9%(777)
Diversity Score34.1%(14,317)
Diversity Score
34
+23%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood County, Texas?

Wood County, Texas has about 41,964 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood County, Texas earns about $41,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood County, Texas expensive?

In Wood County, Texas, the median home is worth about $94,800, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Wood County, Texas?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wood County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood County, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Wood County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,584 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 75773ZIP 75494ZIP 75765ZIP 75783ZIP 75410ZIP 75497
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