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Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County, Texas. Wilbarger County had 12,481 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 4 places (1 city, village or borough and 3 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 48487.
Wilbarger County is the county of the Vernon, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,481
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,887 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,616
Median household income
$54,102
±$9,748 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$89,400
±$18,524 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$932
±$45 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Wilbarger County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,887 residents in Wilbarger County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,481 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,616 over 971 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wilbarger County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,616 | 30,188,424 | −217 |
| Households | 4,778±287 | 10,992,816 | −402 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.15 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,845±24 | 12,128,515 | −395 |
Wilbarger County's population since 2000
From 14,676 in 2000 to 12,481 in 2025: down 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County holds 4 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Vernon with 9,747 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vernon | 10,078 | $51,114 |
|---|---|---|
| LockettGEOID 4843216 | 173 | $54,792 |
| OklaunionGEOID 4853616 | 88 | not published |
| HarroldGEOID 4832552 | 87 | $82,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilbarger County?
The median resident of Wilbarger County is 40.5 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.2%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilbarger County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±1.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±1.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.2% | 39.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.5%±0.8 pts | 39.1% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±1.3 pts | 11.9% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.0%±2.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.9%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±2.2 pts | 17.1% | −5.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5%±3.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2%±3.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Wilbarger County earn?
Half of Wilbarger County's 4,778 households earn less than $54,102 a year (±$9,748), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,753 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilbarger County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,102±$9,748 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,486±$6,702 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,649±$3,803 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5%±4.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.4%±12.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1%±5.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8%±4.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Wilbarger County?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Wilbarger County's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 by its owner (±$18,524). The median renter pays $932 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilbarger County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,400±$18,524 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $932±$45 | $1,403 | +$174 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±10.4 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,290±$144 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2%±5.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,845±24 | 12,128,515 | −395 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.2%±4.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.5%±7.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7%±4.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3%±4.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Wilbarger County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Wilbarger County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilbarger County get to work?
82.9% of Wilbarger County's workers drive alone and 4.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Wilbarger County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3%±4.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9%±3.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1%±2.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.0 min±1.8 | 26.7 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 are Wilbarger County's census tracts?
Wilbarger County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,381 (Tract 9507) to $70,174 (Tract 9506).
| Tract 950348487950300 | 1,858±298 | $67,463 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950548487950500 | 2,938±526 | $45,000 |
| Tract 950648487950600 | 5,646±593 | $70,174 |
| Tract 950748487950700 | 2,174±424 | $38,381 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wilbarger County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 151st of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 205th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th of 254 |
| Median household income | 207th of 253 |
| Median home value | 226th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 135th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 169th of 252 |
| Median age | 108th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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