Wise County, Texas
Total Population: 72,359
County Seat: Decatur
Median Home Value
$277,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$89,897
Across all households
Median Age
40 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.6%
65 Years and Over
15.4%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
93.8%
No Health Insurance
15.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$89,897
Mean Household Income
$110,406
Per Capita Income
$37,908
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$277,200
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units
27,196
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Renter-Occupied
17.5%
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Married Couple Households
62.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
18.4%
Average Household Size
2.90
Broadband Internet Access
88.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
19.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48497.