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World Population Review
Wichita County, Texas Population 2021
Wichita County, Texas's estimated population is 133,076 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 0.97% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.32%
County Website
State
Founded
February 1, 1882
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
131,794
Growth Since 2010
0.97%
Wichita County, Texas Population Growth
| 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 by Race
Wichita County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Wichita County, Texas Population by Age
Wichita County, Texas Households and Families
| 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
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Wichita County, Texas Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Wichita County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wichita County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Wichita County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,940
Average Earnings
$41,246
Average Male
$27,572
Average Female
Wichita County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wichita County, Texas Language by Age
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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 Language
Wichita County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 4,877 | 1,049 | 21.51% |
| 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 White, with 13.35% 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 Poverty
Wichita County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Wichita County, Texas Marital Status
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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
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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
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Wichita County, Texas Marital Status
Wichita County, Texas Veterans by War
Wichita County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Wichita County, Texas Veterans by Education
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7.80%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wichita County, Texas Veterans by Education
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61.8%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Wichita County, Texas Employment by Age
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Wichita County, Texas Employment by Race
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Wichita County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Wichita County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990