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World Population Review
Wise County, Texas Population 2021
Wise County, Texas's estimated population is 73,384 with a growth rate of 2.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wise County, Texas is the 52nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 59,115 and has seen a growth of 24.14% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,384 | 1,700 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 71,684 | 1,700 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 69,984 | 1,700 | 2.49% |
| 2018 | 68,284 | 2,436 | 3.70% |
| 2017 | 65,848 | 1,370 | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 64,478 | 1,621 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 62,857 | 1,155 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 61,702 | 683 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 61,019 | 595 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 60,424 | 457 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 59,967 | 852 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 59,115 | 24,436 | 70.46% |
| 1990 | 34,679 | 8,104 | 30.49% |
| 1980 | 26,575 | 6,888 | 34.99% |
| 1970 | 19,687 | 2,675 | 15.72% |
| 1960 | 17,012 | 871 | 5.40% |
| 1950 | 16,141 | -2,933 | -15.38% |
| 1940 | 19,074 | -104 | -0.54% |
| 1930 | 19,178 | -4,185 | -17.91% |
| 1920 | 23,363 | -3,087 | -11.67% |
| 1910 | 26,450 | -666 | -2.46% |
| 1900 | 27,116 | 2,982 | 12.36% |
| 1890 | 24,134 | 7,533 | 45.38% |
| 1880 | 16,601 | 15,151 | 1044.90% |
| 1870 | 1,450 | -1,710 | -54.11% |
| 1860 | 3,160 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
2.37%
County Website
State
Founded
1856
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
59,115
Growth Since 2010
24.14%
Wise County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,993 | 93.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1,542 | 2.33% |
| Some Other Race | 1,036 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 948 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 338 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 301 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.20% |
Wise County, Texas Population by Race
Wise County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Wise County, Texas Population by Age
Wise County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,369 | 2.92 | 77.9 |
| Married | 13,606 | 3.44 | 86.7 |
| Non Family | 5,516 | 1.24 | 70.4 |
| Female | 2,241 | 3.71 | 51 |
| Male | 1,006 | 3.41 | 61 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
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Wise County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,609 | 5.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,924 | 8.83% |
| High School Graduate | 15,461 | 34.78% |
| Some College | 10,949 | 24.63% |
| Associates Degree | 3,506 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,042 | 13.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,961 | 4.41% |
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Wise County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Wise County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,206 | 32,776 | 7,072 |
| Hispanic | 6,774 | 3,830 | 450 |
| Other Race | 642 | 369 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 604 | 557 | 170 |
| Black | 523 | 441 | 134 |
| Native American | 271 | 231 | 79 |
| Asian | 229 | 220 | 75 |
| Islander | 67 | 62 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 46.27%.
Wise County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,169
Average Earnings
$51,469
Average Male
$29,300
Average Female
Wise County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Wise County, Texas Language by Age
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Wise County, Texas Language
83.98% of Wise County, Texas residents speak only English, while 16.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.15% of the population.
Wise County, Texas Language
Wise County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,345 | 4,266 | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 12,415 | 2,617 | 21.08% |
| Multiple | 1,542 | 69 | 4.47% |
| Black | 708 | 36 | 5.08% |
| Other | 983 | 23 | 2.34% |
| Islander | 132 | 19 | 14.39% |
| Native | 295 | 5 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 338 | 3 | 0.89% |
10.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.20%
Male Poverty Rate
12.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wise County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wise County, Texas is Hispanic, with 21.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wise County, Texas is Asian, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.24%.
Wise County, Texas Poverty
Wise County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Wise County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Wise County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Wise County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wise County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Wise County, Texas Marital Status
Wise County, Texas Veterans by War
Wise County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,522 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 3.16% |
| Black | 88 | 12.61% |
| Native American | 81 | 29.03% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 8.64% |
| Other Race | 57 | 7.61% |
Wise County, Texas Veterans by Race
Wise County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
Wise County, Texas Veterans by Education
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60.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Wise County, Texas Employment by Age
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Wise County, Texas Employment by Race
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Wise 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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92.20%
Native Born
7.80%
Foreign Born
5.52%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.20% of Wise County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 67.73% having been born in Texas. 5.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Wise 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