City · Texas
Yoakum, Texas
Yoakum, city, mostly in Lavaca County (65.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in DeWitt County, Texas. Yoakum had 5,900 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,908 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,846 (±429). GEOID 4880560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,900
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,908 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,846 ±429
Median household income
$46,810
±$13,191 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$151,100
±$28,063 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$931
±$46 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Yoakum and what county is it in?
Yoakum is a city mostly in Lavaca County (65.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in DeWitt County, Texas. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 1,290 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lavaca County | 3,845 | 65.1% |
| DeWitt County | 2,063 | 34.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Yoakum, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,900 people lived in Yoakum on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 5,908 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,846 (±429).
| Measure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,846 ±429 | 20,552 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,321 ±232 | 8,476 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.19 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,659 ±233 | 10,518 | no clear change |
Yoakum's population since 2000
From 5,731 in 2000 to 5,900 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Yoakum as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yoakum?
The median resident of Yoakum is 30.3 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 58.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.0%. 15.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 ±2.8 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±3.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±2.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±3.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58.1% ±5.2 pts | 20.1% | +8.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.0% ±4.9 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% | −7.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.4% ±5.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.5% ±7.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±3.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±3.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 28.7% ±7.2 pts | 10.5% | +8.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.9% ±4.9 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6% ±3.7 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±4.7 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yoakum earn?
Half of Yoakum's 2,321 households earn less than $46,810 a year (±$13,191), against $63,240 in Lavaca County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,931 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,810 ±$13,191 | $63,240 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,185 ±$8,198 | $86,683 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,019 ±$2,916 | $35,997 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7% ±5.6 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.0% ±10.5 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5% ±6.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±4.9 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7% ±5.3 pts | 81.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yoakum?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Yoakum's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 by its owner (±$28,063). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,100 ±$28,063 | $228,300 | +$48,091 |
| Median gross rent | $931 ±$46 | $910 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±12.7 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,526 ±$305 | $1,654 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±8.8 pts | 78.3% | −11.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±8.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,659 ±233 | 10,518 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0% ±7.6 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.5% ±5.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yoakum building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Yoakum in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yoakum work and get to work?
70.0% of Yoakum's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Yoakum | Lavaca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±5.3 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±8.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.2% ±6.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7% ±3.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±5.6 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Yoakum?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Yoakum, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,582 (Tract 6) to $59,269 (Tract 9701).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6Lavaca County | 3,142 | $52,582 |
| Tract 9701DeWitt County | 4,128 | $59,269 |
| Tract 5Lavaca County | 3,750 | $53,864 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Yoakum) · Census block assignment files
How does Yoakum compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Yoakum is the 4,458th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 349th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Yoakum ranks 806th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 349th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 593rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 392nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 806th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 702nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 656th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 608th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 298th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 795th | 877 |
| Median age | 865th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 866th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 701st | 976 |
Yoakum's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Yoakum with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Yoakum?
14 of the 57 figures for Yoakum on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Yoakum are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Yoakum.