Wichita County

As of the most recent data, Wichita County, TX has a population of approximately 132,000. The racial composition is roughly 75% White, 12% Hispanic or Latino, 9% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 2% other races. The median household income is about $50,000, with around 16% of the population living below the poverty line. The age distribution shows a median age of around 35 years. Educational attainment includes approximately 85% of adults with a high school diploma and 25% with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Wichita County, TX has a median home value of around $104,000, well below the national average. The homeownership rate is approximately 62%. Rental properties have a median rent of $850 per month. Housing inventory includes a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and a few townhouses. Recent trends indicate a slight increase in property values and rental rates. The region offers affordable living with a cost of living index of 78.5, compared to the national average of 100.

As of the most recent information:

• 2022 Midterm Elections:

  • U.S. House of Representatives (Texas District 13):
    • Republican: Ronny Jackson (Incumbent)
    • Democrat: Kathleen Brown

• 2022 Gubernatorial Race:

  • Republican: Greg Abbott (Incumbent)
  • Democrat: Beto O'Rourke

• Voter Turnout in 2020:

  • Total registered voters: Approximately 82,000
  • Voter turnout: About 57,000 (69.5%)

• Local Races:

  • County Judge:
    • Republican: Woody Gossom (Incumbent)
    • Democrat: Tim Short

• Early Voting & Absentee Ballots:

  • Early voting begins about two weeks before Election Day.
  • Absentee ballot requests must be submitted by a specified deadline, typically around 11 days before Election Day.

For the most current information, please refer to the Wichita County Elections Office or the Texas Secretary of State's website.

As of recent data, Wichita County, TX has an educational attainment profile that reflects certain disparities compared to state and national averages. Approximately 87.1% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma, slightly below the national average of about 88.5% and the Texas state average of roughly 84.4%. When it comes to higher education, around 20.9% of Wichita County residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.1% and the state average of approximately 29.9%. These figures suggest that while high school graduation rates in Wichita County are relatively close to broader averages, post-secondary educational attainment lags behind both the state and national levels.

As of 2023, Wichita County, TX, boasts an employment rate of approximately 57.6%, closely mirroring the Texas state average of 57.2% but slightly below the national average of 60.1%. Key industries in the county include healthcare (employing around 15% of the workforce), retail trade (12%), and educational services (10%). The healthcare sector's prominence aligns with national trends but is more pronounced compared to the state average of 13%. Retail trade and educational services also reflect broader state and national patterns, though Wichita County has a marginally higher concentration in educational services compared to the Texas average of 8%. Manufacturing, another significant sector, employs about 9% of the local workforce, comparable to both state and national levels. These industry distributions illustrate Wichita County’s diversified economic base, with specific strengths in healthcare and education.

In Wichita County, TX, the average household income is approximately $55,000 per year. This figure is notably lower than both the national and state averages. According to recent data, the average household income in the United States is approximately $68,700, while in Texas, it stands around $61,800. This disparity highlights economic challenges that may be present in Wichita County.

Wichita County's income is approximately 20% lower than the national average and about 10% lower than the state average of Texas.

As of the most recent data, Wichita County, TX, has a crime rate that includes various offenses. According to sources such as the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program and local law enforcement, the county's crime rates per 100,000 people are as follows:

These figures are based on the most recent available year and are subject to change as new data become available. For the latest information, it's recommended to check with local law enforcement or official crime reports.