Wichita County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Texas
The population of Wichita County, Texas is 129,842 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $62,168, the median home value is $141,600, and the median age is 35.0.
The population of Wichita County has declined 1.4% since 2010 (131,802 → 129,984), a -0.10% annualized rate.
129,842
Population
-0.10%
Annual growth
207
People / sq mi
$62,168
Median Income
$141,600
Median Home Value
Wichita County covers 628 sq mi of land at 206.9 people per square mile.
About Wichita County, TX
Wichita County is a county in Texas with a population of 129,842. It ranks #36 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 35.0, younger than the national median. The population is 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
The median household income in Wichita County is $62,168, below the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,600, with monthly rent averaging $972. The homeownership rate of 61.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Wichita County reflects 24.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.1 minutes each way.
Wichita County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wichita County had a population of 131,802 in 2010 and 129,984 in 2024, a -1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 132,721 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.
129,984
Population (2024)
131,802
Population (2010)
132,721
Peak (2014)
-0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,802 |
| 2011 | 130,825 |
| 2012 | 131,742 |
| 2013 | 132,255 |
| 2014 | 132,721 |
| 2015 | 131,050 |
| 2016 | 131,386 |
| 2017 | 131,807 |
| 2018 | 132,046 |
| 2019 | 132,328 |
| 2020 | 129,624 |
| 2021 | 130,105 |
| 2022 | 130,166 |
| 2023 | 130,102 |
| 2024 | 129,984 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
35.0
Median Age
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Male
15.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,168$-14,124 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,994 |
| Per-capita income | $32,762 |
| Poverty rate | 11.0%+0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wichita County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
7.1%
Carpool
73.1%
Public transit
6.8%
Work from home
15.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$141,600$-118,800 vs state
Median home value
$972
Median rent
61.5%
Homeownership rate
55,664
Total housing units
87.9%
Occupied
12.1%
Vacant
38.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.8%
With health insurance
92.4%
With broadband internet
30.0%
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
87.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.0%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wichita County, Texas has a population of 129,842 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 207 people per square mile.
The population of Wichita County has declined 1.4% since 2010 (131,802 → 129,984), a -0.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wichita County, Texas is $62,168, with mean (average) household income of $83,994 and per-capita income of $32,762. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wichita County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.9%), Black or African American (10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wichita County, Texas is 35.0 years. Residents are 48.2% female and 51.8% male.
The median home value in Wichita County is $141,600 and median monthly rent is $972. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 55,664 total housing units, 12.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wichita County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Wichita County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.