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Yoakum County, Texas
Yoakum County, Texas. Yoakum County had 7,438 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48501.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,438
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,694 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,571
Median household income
$84,925
±$12,867 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$182,600
±$28,154 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$973
±$107 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Yoakum County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,694 residents in Yoakum County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,438 for July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,571 over 800 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yoakum County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,571 | 30,188,424 | −1,060 |
| Households | 2,612±168 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.87±0.18 | 2.69 | −0.43 |
| Housing units | 3,028±10 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Yoakum County's population since 2000
From 7,322 in 2000 to 7,438 in 2025: up 1.6%. 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 Yoakum County?
Yoakum County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Denver City with 4,311 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Denver City | 4,470 | $85,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Plains | 1,355 | $76,985 |
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 Yoakum County?
The median resident of Yoakum County is 32.3 years old; 32.8% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.0%. 22.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yoakum County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3±2.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.8%±0.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8%±1.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.6% | 39.7% | −0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.0%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.1%±5.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.8%±8.1 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.5%±7.5 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.9%±5.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±6.1 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±2.1 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 Yoakum County earn?
Half of Yoakum County's 2,612 households earn less than $84,925 a year (±$12,867), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $86,155 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yoakum County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,925±$12,867 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,641±$12,208 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,271±$5,328 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±9.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.5%±15.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3%±2.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2%±2.4 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 Yoakum County?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Yoakum County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,600 by its owner (±$28,154). The median renter pays $973 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Yoakum County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,600±$28,154 | $283,800 | +$39,347 |
| Median gross rent | $973±$107 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 9.6%±11.6 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,619±$100 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±6.9 pts | 62.6% | −11.2 pts |
| Housing units | 3,028±10 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.6%±7.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7%±7.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.9%±6.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±2.8 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 Yoakum County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Yoakum County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 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 Yoakum County get to work?
78.9% of Yoakum County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes.
| Measure | Yoakum County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2%±7.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±5.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±7.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±5.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±2.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±6.9 | 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 Yoakum County's census tracts?
Yoakum County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $76,544 (Tract 9501) to $90,691 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950148501950100 | 1,765±377 | $76,544 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248501950200 | 5,806±377 | $90,691 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yoakum County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 179th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 207th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 169th of 254 |
| Median household income | 29th of 253 |
| Median home value | 102nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 115th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 133rd of 252 |
| Median age | 228th 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 Yoakum 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.