Population 12,616 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilbarger County
Household size in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Wilbarger County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.50, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Wilbarger County are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Wilbarger County: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wilbarger County
Renters in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Wilbarger County is about as common as it is nationally: 32.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas as a whole (37.4%). Among homeowners, 56.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in Wilbarger County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.6 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Wilbarger County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 21 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $614 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $611 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $664 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $881 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wilbarger County costs $881 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $267 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wilbarger County
Bachelor's degrees in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Wilbarger County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Wilbarger County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wilbarger County
| Period | Wilbarger County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Wilbarger County runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Texas counties have higher unemployment: only 18 of 254. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wilbarger County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | 2.57 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 32.8% | 16.5% | 1965 | $881 | 17.6% | 82.0% | 8.7% |
| Hardeman County | 2.85 | 45.2 | 10.8% | 26.1% | 31.9% | 1962 | $688 | 17.4% | 87.5% | 2.4% |
| Cottle County | 2.43 | 46.8 | 22.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1960 | $217 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 13.4% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 42.0 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 20.2% | 1970 | $600 | 15.7% | 84.7% | 5.2% |
| Motley County | 2.56 | 50.6 | 8.9% | 23.5% | 37.7% | 1961 | $720 | 19.5% | 85.8% | 0.8% |
| Floyd County | 2.68 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 24.0% | 1963 | $742 | 16.2% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| Carter County | 2.54 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,025 | 20.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Hale County | 2.74 | 36.8 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1970 | $858 | 15.8% | 74.5% | 5.6% |
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 45.3 | 10.6% | 22.4% | 28.3% | 1984 | $867 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 5.4% |
| Johnston County | 2.55 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 27.8% | 16.8% | 1983 | $782 | 20.0% | 87.8% | 4.4% |
| Lamb County | 2.76 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 26.0% | 17.4% | 1967 | $991 | 14.9% | 78.5% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Butler County, KY · Brooks County, TX · Brown County, IL · Brown County, KS · Brown County, NE · Brule County, SD · Buena Vista City, VA · Buffalo County, WI · Bullock County, AL · Burnett County, WI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wilbarger County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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