Wichita County, Texas Population 2022
Wichita County, Texas's estimated population is 133,499 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wichita County, Texas is the 37th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 131,794 and has seen a growth of 1.29% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 133,499 | 423 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 133,076 | 423 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 132,653 | 423 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 132,230 | 423 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 131,807 | 118 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 131,689 | 394 | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 131,295 | 334 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 130,961 | -1,685 | -1.27% |
| 2014 | 132,646 | 454 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 132,192 | 491 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 131,701 | 898 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 130,803 | -991 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 131,794 | 9,416 | 7.69% |
| 1990 | 122,378 | 1,296 | 1.07% |
| 1980 | 121,082 | -780 | -0.64% |
| 1970 | 121,862 | -1,666 | -1.35% |
| 1960 | 123,528 | 25,035 | 25.42% |
| 1950 | 98,493 | 24,889 | 33.81% |
| 1940 | 73,604 | -812 | -1.09% |
| 1930 | 74,416 | 1,505 | 2.06% |
| 1920 | 72,911 | 56,817 | 353.03% |
| 1910 | 16,094 | 10,288 | 177.20% |
| 1900 | 5,806 | 975 | 20.18% |
| 1890 | 4,831 | 4,398 | 1015.70% |
| 1880 | 433 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103,920 | 78.97% |
| Black or African American | 13,623 | 10.35% |
| Some Other Race | 5,064 | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 4,468 | 3.40% |
| Asian | 3,109 | 2.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,307 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.08% |
Wichita County, Texas Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,356 | 2.41 | 60.3 |
| Married | 21,531 | 3.14 | 77.3 |
| Non Family | 17,892 | 1.23 | 45.9 |
| Female | 6,223 | 2.97 | 44.2 |
| Male | 2,710 | 3.21 | 58 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,258 | 5.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,042 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 26,740 | 31.72% |
| Some College | 20,042 | 23.77% |
| Associates Degree | 6,764 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,825 | 15.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,630 | 7.86% |
Wichita County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59,314 | 54,282 | 15,411 |
| Hispanic | 13,265 | 9,160 | 1,691 |
| Black | 8,306 | 6,512 | 1,167 |
| Other Race | 2,960 | 1,828 | 254 |
| Asian | 1,841 | 1,544 | 971 |
| 2+ Races | 1,540 | 1,315 | 282 |
| Native American | 794 | 679 | 57 |
| Islander | 33 | 27 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.74%.
$33,940
Average Earnings
$41,246
Average Male
$27,572
Average Female
Wichita County, Texas Language by Age
Wichita County, Texas Language
86.16% of Wichita County, Texas residents speak only English, while 13.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.42% of the population.
Wichita County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78,730 | 10,514 | 13.35% |
| Hispanic | 21,710 | 4,339 | 19.99% |
| Black | 10,202 | 3,626 | 35.54% |
| Other | 1,049 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 3,933 | 944 | 24.00% |
| Asian | 2,542 | 595 | 23.41% |
| Native | 1,144 | 304 | 26.57% |
| Islander | 100 | 27 | 27.00% |
16.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
18.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wichita County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wichita County, Texas is Black, with 35.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wichita County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.74%.
Wichita County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Wichita County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Wichita County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wichita County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,495 | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,316 | 8.16% |
| Black | 922 | 9.36% |
| Other Race | 233 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 10.04% |
| Native American | 147 | 15.54% |
| Asian | 85 | 3.87% |
Wichita County, Texas Veterans by Education
7.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.02%
Born in Wichita County, Texas
93.38%
Native Born
6.62%
Foreign Born
3.82%
Non Citizen
2.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.38% of Wichita County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 61.02% having been born in Texas. 3.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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