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Wood County

Texas · 44,843 residents · 645.243 sq mi
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Wood County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,749. Population has grown 22% 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 $151,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,843
+22%since 2000
from 36,752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+17%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K33K38K43K49K1990201020202024Wood County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,749
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,587
+73%since 2000
from $17,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+30%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(35,906)
Black3.7%(1,658)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(4,894)
Asian0.5%(230)
Other2.2%(995)
Diversity Score38.7%(17,368)
Segregation Score27.8%(12,446)
Diversity Score
39
+40%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood County, Texas?

Wood County, Texas has about 44,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood County, Texas earns about $56,749 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 $151,400, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Wood County, Texas?

About 19.2% 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 12.9% 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 15,463 residents, a change of about 53 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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