County · Texas
Wood County, Texas
Wood County, Texas. Wood County had 49,688 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 48499.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
49,688
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,961
Median household income
$60,300
±$4,634 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$216,500
±$12,877 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$862
±$70 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Wood County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,843 residents in Wood County. The Census Bureau estimates 49,688 for July 1, 2025, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 46,961 over 645 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wood County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,961 | 30,188,424 | +2,595 |
| Households | 18,672±477 | 10,992,816 | +2,162 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 22,388±54 | 12,128,515 | +1,124 |
Wood County's population since 2000
From 36,752 in 2000 to 49,688 in 2025: up 35.2%. 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 Wood County?
Wood County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Mineola with 5,537 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Wood County?
The median resident of Wood County is 48.5 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 27.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.6%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wood County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.6%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% | 39.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±1.0 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | +4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±1.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5%±2.4 pts | 33.8% | +4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 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 Wood County earn?
Half of Wood County's 18,672 households earn less than $60,300 a year (±$4,634), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,712 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,412 after inflation. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wood County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,300±$4,634 | $78,476 | −$5,412 |
| Mean household income | $86,843±$7,721 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,775±$3,139 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±4.6 pts | 18.7% | −11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±1.8 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 Wood County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Wood County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 by its owner (±$12,877). The median renter pays $862 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wood County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,500±$12,877 | $283,800 | +$47,280 |
| Median gross rent | $862±$70 | $1,403 | −$107 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7%±8.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,560±$89 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±2.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,388±54 | 12,128,515 | +1,124 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±4.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2%±2.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.2 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 Wood County building?
Builders took permits for 67 new housing units across Wood County in 2025 (67 single-family), 1.3 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 Wood County get to work?
73.1% of Wood County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Wood County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4%±1.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1%±2.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±2.3 pts | 14.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min±2.2 | 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 Wood County's census tracts?
Wood County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,985 (Tract 9503.03) to $77,718 (Tract 9504.01).
| Tract 950148499950100 | 4,862±613 | $65,719 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248499950200 | 3,735±186 | $60,441 |
| Tract 9503.0148499950301 | 4,148±428 | $75,410 |
| Tract 9503.0348499950303 | 2,652±448 | $43,985 |
| Tract 9503.0448499950304 | 2,836±374 | $55,859 |
| Tract 9504.0148499950401 | 2,560±500 | $77,718 |
| Tract 9504.0248499950402 | 2,571±376 | $76,630 |
| Tract 950548499950500 | 3,125±313 | $63,463 |
| Tract 9506.0148499950601 | 4,910±571 | $61,310 |
| Tract 9506.0248499950602 | 4,330±662 | $64,890 |
| Tract 950748499950700 | 6,029±642 | $57,409 |
| Tract 950848499950800 | 5,203±139 | $53,136 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wood County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 162nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 68th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 164th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 149th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 111th of 252 |
| Median age | 26th 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
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 Wood County 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' school search.