Yoakum County Population

1890–2026

7,375

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Yoakum County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,375-630.85%
20257,438-630.84%
20247,501+610.82%
20237,440-500.67%
20227,490-710.94%
20217,561-1111.45%
20207,672-1,01411.67%
20198,686+1661.95%
20188,520-70.08%
20178,527-991.15%

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Yoakum County Demographics

32.3median age

Median age

Female32.9 yrs
Male28.5 yrs

Adults

5,089
971 seniors (65+) · 19% of adults4,118 other adults

Sex

Female 46.9% · 3,552Male 53.1% · 4,019

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 76 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Yoakum County Income

$84,925median household income

Median household income

$84,925

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$59,964

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Yoakum County Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%60%55%
Never married26%28%24%
Divorced10%9%11%
Widowed5%3%7%
Separated3%<1%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201