Wise County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Texas
The population of Wise County, Texas is 72,359 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $89,897, the median home value is $277,200, and the median age is 40.0.
The population of Wise County has grown 37.6% since 2010 (59,083 → 81,275), a +2.30% annualized rate.
72,359
Population
+2.30%
Annual growth
80
People / sq mi
$89,897
Median Income
$277,200
Median Home Value
Wise County covers 904 sq mi of land at 80.0 people per square mile.
About Wise County, TX
Among US counties, Wise County stands out first on household income: a median of $89,897, above the US median of $78,538. With 72,359 residents, Wise County is a county in Texas.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $89,897, above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $277,200, with typical rent around $1,239.
20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Wise County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Wise County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wise County had a population of 59,083 in 2010 and 81,275 in 2024, a 37.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 81,275 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.32%.
81,275
Population (2024)
59,083
Population (2010)
81,275
Peak (2024)
2.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,083 |
| 2011 | 59,938 |
| 2012 | 60,395 |
| 2013 | 60,991 |
| 2014 | 61,668 |
| 2015 | 62,813 |
| 2016 | 64,428 |
| 2017 | 65,781 |
| 2018 | 68,251 |
| 2019 | 69,877 |
| 2020 | 68,936 |
| 2021 | 71,862 |
| 2022 | 74,900 |
| 2023 | 78,051 |
| 2024 | 81,275 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.0
Median Age
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Male
15.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $89,897+$13,605 vs state |
| Mean household income | $110,406 |
| Per-capita income | $37,908 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%-4.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wise County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
76.9%
Public transit
10.0%
Work from home
33.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$277,200+$16,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,239
Median rent
82.5%
Homeownership rate
27,196
Total housing units
90.4%
Occupied
9.6%
Vacant
17.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.0%
With health insurance
95.1%
With broadband internet
25.7%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
15.4%
With a disability
83.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.6%
High School+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wise County, Texas has a population of 72,359 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 80 people per square mile.
The population of Wise County has grown 37.6% since 2010 (59,083 → 81,275), a +2.30% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wise County, Texas is $89,897, with mean (average) household income of $110,406 and per-capita income of $37,908. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wise County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wise County, Texas is 40.0 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.
The median home value in Wise County is $277,200 and median monthly rent is $1,239. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 27,196 total housing units, 9.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wise County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Wise 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.