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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Wichita Falls Metro

Wichita Falls, TX · 3 counties · 148,128 residents · 2,619.641 sq mi
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Wichita Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,459. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,489.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148,128
−2%since 2000
from 151,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
139K143K146K149K153K1990201020202024Wichita Falls
2024149K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,459
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,199 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,477
+55%since 2000
from $17,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,489
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,288 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(115,070)
Black8.8%(13,293)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(16,932)
Asian1.6%(2,408)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(70,374)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(95,991)
Black9.1%(13,444)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(27,186)
Asian1.8%(2,715)
Other3.6%(5,332)
Diversity Score64.3%(95,186)
Segregation Score32.7%(48,368)
Diversity Score
64
+38%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Wichita FallsCENTRAL101,951
What's inside

3 component counties

Wichita CountyCENTRAL129,555Clay County10,764Archer County9,129
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wichita Falls, TX?

Wichita Falls, TX has about 148,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wichita Falls, TX?

The typical household in Wichita Falls, TX earns about $51,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wichita Falls, TX expensive?

In Wichita Falls, TX, the median home is worth about $106,489, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Wichita Falls, TX?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wichita Falls, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wichita Falls, TX?

About 16.7% of people in Wichita Falls, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wichita Falls, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Wichita Falls, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,753 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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