Wake Village is a city located in Bowie County Texas. Wake Village has a 2024 population of 5,765. Wake Village is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,937 in 2020.
The average household income in Wake Village is $80,565 with a poverty rate of 13.95%. The median age in Wake Village is 35.8 years: 33 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wake Village was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,996 | 67.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,442 | 24.49% |
| Two or more races | 312 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.68% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,285 | 2.58 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 963 | 3.24 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 697 | 1.33 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 480 | 3.05 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 145 | 2.59 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 1.73% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 723 | 19.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 345 | 9.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,312 | 35.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 785 | 21.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 2,246 | 652 |
| Black | 916 | 834 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 256 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 220 | 60 |
| Asian | 99 | 84 | 79 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 23 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,414 | $67,071 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,333 | $58,793 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,288 | $47,370 | $27,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,454 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,176 | $47,372 | $40,156 |
| Some College | $41,728 | $39,116 | $54,449 |
$45,176
Average Earnings
$47,372
Average Male
$40,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.69% of Wake Village residents speak only English, while 7.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,859 | 552 | 14.3% |
| Black | 1,442 | 257 | 17.82% |
| Hispanic | 532 | 12 | 2.26% |
13.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.92%
Male Poverty Rate
19.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wake Village is Black, with 17.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wake Village is Hispanic, with 2.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.38% |
| High School | 16.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.18% |
| Some College | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.74% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,606 | $84,910 |
| Households | $69,796 | $80,565 |
| Married Families | $99,830 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,310 | $68,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
325
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 7.06% |
| Black | 81 | 8.16% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 18.85% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 11.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.51%
Born in Wake Village
95.31%
Native Born
4.69%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
95.31% of Wake Village residents were born in the United States, with 54.51% having been born in Texas. 2.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,550 | -43 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 5,593 | -43 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 5,636 | -43 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 5,679 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 5,722 | -43 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 5,765 | -43 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 5,808 | -26 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 5,834 | -68 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 5,902 | -35 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 5,937 | 365 | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 5,572 | -47 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 5,619 | -19 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 5,638 | -9 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 5,647 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 5,667 | -9 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 5,676 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 5,696 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 5,681 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 5,708 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 5,724 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,129 | 372 | 7.82% |
| 1990 | 4,757 | 892 | 23.08% |
| 1980 | 3,865 | -1,685 | -30.36% |