Wise County, Texas

Total Population: 72,359

County Seat: Decatur

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.8%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.