Wilbarger County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 149th-largest in Texas

The population of Wilbarger County, Texas is 12,712 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 149th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $51,626, the median home value is $98,800, and the median age is 39.5.

The population of Wilbarger County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (13,509 → 12,455), a -0.58% annualized rate.

Wilbarger County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

12,712

Population

-0.58%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$51,626

Median Income

$98,800

Median Home Value

Wilbarger County covers 971 sq mi of land at 13.1 people per square mile.

About Wilbarger County, TX

Wilbarger County is a county in Texas with a population of 12,712. It ranks #149 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 39.5, in line with the national median. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The median household income in Wilbarger County is $51,626, below the US median of $74,580. 16.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $98,800, with monthly rent averaging $862. The homeownership rate of 62.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wilbarger County reflects 17.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.7 minutes each way.

Wilbarger County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wilbarger County had a population of 13,509 in 2010 and 12,455 in 2024, a -7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,509 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.58%.

12,455

Population (2024)

13,509

Population (2010)

13,509

Peak (2010)

-0.58%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	13,509	-	-	estimate
2011	13,455	-54	-0.40%	estimate
2012	13,294	-161	-1.20%	estimate
2013	13,208	-86	-0.65%	estimate
2014	12,991	-217	-1.64%	estimate
2015	13,059	+68	+0.52%	estimate
2016	12,893	-166	-1.27%	estimate
2017	12,693	-200	-1.55%	estimate
2018	12,753	+60	+0.47%	estimate
2019	12,695	-58	-0.45%	estimate
2020	12,845	+150	+1.18%	estimate
2021	12,707	-138	-1.07%	estimate
2022	12,544	-163	-1.28%	estimate
2023	12,529	-15	-0.12%	estimate
2024	12,455	-74	-0.59%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.7%
Black or African American	6.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.5

Median Age

51.9%

Female

48.1%

Male

18.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.4%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

8.6%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

11.5%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

6.0%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$51,626$-24,666 vs state
Mean household income	$69,207
Per-capita income	$28,997
Poverty rate	16.8%+6.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.8%
Employment-to-population	53.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

32.9%

Manufacturing

12.1%

Education & health care

9.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.6%

Agriculture

6.1%

Retail trade

5.7%

Finance & real estate

5.2%

Public administration

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Wilbarger County is professional & business services, accounting for 32.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

80.6%

Public transit

2.9%

Work from home

14.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$98,800$-161,600 vs state

Median home value

$862

Median rent

62.6%

Homeownership rate

5,848

Total housing units

81.0%

Occupied

19.0%

Vacant

37.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.4%

With health insurance

94.6%

With broadband internet

19.5%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

22.1%

With a disability

81.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.3%

High School+

17.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilbarger County, Texas has a population of 12,712 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 149th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.

The population of Wilbarger County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (13,509 → 12,455), a -0.58% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wilbarger County, Texas is $51,626, with mean (average) household income of $69,207 and per-capita income of $28,997. 16.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wilbarger County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.7%), Black or African American (6.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wilbarger County, Texas is 39.5 years. Residents are 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

The median home value in Wilbarger County is $98,800 and median monthly rent is $862. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,848 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wilbarger County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Wilbarger County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.