Wood County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Texas
The population of Wood County, Texas is 46,094 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $62,524, the median home value is $195,100, and the median age is 48.4.
The population of Wood County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (41,989 → 48,742), a +1.07% annualized rate.
46,094
Population
+1.07%
Annual growth
71
People / sq mi
$62,524
Median Income
$195,100
Median Home Value
Wood County covers 645 sq mi of land at 71.4 people per square mile.
About Wood County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Wood County: a median age of 48.4, older than the national median. Wood County is a county in Texas with a population of 46,094.
The typical household here earns about $62,524, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $195,100, with typical rent around $851.
Roughly 22.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Wood County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Wood County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wood County had a population of 41,989 in 2010 and 48,742 in 2024, a 16.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,742 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.
48,742
Population (2024)
41,989
Population (2010)
48,742
Peak (2024)
1.08%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 41,989 |
| 2011 | 42,109 |
| 2012 | 42,402 |
| 2013 | 42,366 |
| 2014 | 42,791 |
| 2015 | 43,142 |
| 2016 | 43,790 |
| 2017 | 44,325 |
| 2018 | 45,242 |
| 2019 | 45,621 |
| 2020 | 45,038 |
| 2021 | 46,075 |
| 2022 | 46,967 |
| 2023 | 47,981 |
| 2024 | 48,742 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.4
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
27.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.5% · Seniors (65+): 27.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,524$-13,768 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,733 |
| Per-capita income | $35,322 |
| Poverty rate | 9.2%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 45.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wood County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
75.5%
Public transit
9.6%
Work from home
30.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$195,100$-65,300 vs state
Median home value
$851
Median rent
79.9%
Homeownership rate
22,267
Total housing units
81.8%
Occupied
18.2%
Vacant
20.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.8%
With health insurance
92.5%
With broadband internet
26.9%
Foreign-born
11.6%
Veterans (18+)
21.0%
With a disability
92.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.7%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wood County, Texas has a population of 46,094 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 71 people per square mile.
The population of Wood County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (41,989 → 48,742), a +1.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wood County, Texas is $62,524, with mean (average) household income of $85,733 and per-capita income of $35,322. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wood County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.2%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wood County, Texas is 48.4 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Wood County is $195,100 and median monthly rent is $851. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,267 total housing units, 18.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wood County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Wood 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.