Weatherford is a city located in Parker County Texas. Weatherford has a 2024 population of 40,430. It is also the county seat of Parker County. Weatherford is currently growing at a rate of 6.09% annually and its population has increased by 29.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,144 in 2020.
The average household income in Weatherford is $101,412 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in Weatherford is 38 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weatherford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,481 | 85.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,242 | 6.97% |
| Black or African American | 910 | 2.83% |
| Other race | 685 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 525 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 319 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,336 | 2.49 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 6,217 | 3.18 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 4,502 | 1.12 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 1,092 | 4.03 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 525 | 2.91 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,255 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 2,432 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,218 | 19.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,904 | 8.81% |
| High School Graduate | 6,171 | 28.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 705 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 4,932 | 22.82% |
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 | 17,755 | 16,648 | 5,194 |
| Hispanic | 2,301 | 1,721 | 485 |
| 2+ Races | 1,134 | 973 | 283 |
| Black | 463 | 319 | 37 |
| Asian | 373 | 355 | 152 |
| Other Race | 352 | 214 | 95 |
| Native American | 194 | 128 | 68 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,539 | $88,030 | $51,087 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,560 | $121,067 | $48,125 |
| High School Graduate | $35,773 | $45,000 | $33,428 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,371 | $41,543 | $19,570 |
| Overall | $49,637 | $60,054 | $38,449 |
| Some College | $53,976 | $59,330 | $42,808 |
$49,637
Average Earnings
$60,054
Average Male
$38,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.19% of Weatherford residents speak only English, while 9.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,922 | 1,934 | 8.08% |
| Hispanic | 4,225 | 402 | 9.51% |
| Black | 686 | 303 | 44.17% |
| Multiple | 2,076 | 197 | 9.49% |
| Other | 677 | 36 | 5.32% |
| Native | 300 | 9 | 3% |
| Asian | 488 | 5 | 1.02% |
8.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.5%
Male Poverty Rate
11.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weatherford is Black, with 44.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weatherford is Asian, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.1% |
| High School | 13.66% |
| Some College | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.1% |
| Male Employed | 4.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,308 | $125,414 |
| Households | $78,765 | $101,412 |
| Married Families | $104,368 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,194 | $55,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,998
Number of Veterans
1,867
Male Veterans
131
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 849 |
| First Gulf War | 605 |
| Second Gulf War | 484 |
| Korea | 119 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 592 |
| 65 to 74 | 519 |
| 35 to 54 | 400 |
| 55 to 64 | 359 |
| 18 to 34 | 128 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,714 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 6.05% |
| Black | 131 | 20.66% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 42 | 9.44% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
68.22%
Born in Weatherford
94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
94.46% of Weatherford residents were born in the United States, with 68.22% having been born in Texas. 3.49% 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 | 52,038 | 2,321 | 4.67% |
| 2028 | 49,717 | 2,322 | 4.9% |
| 2027 | 47,395 | 2,322 | 5.15% |
| 2026 | 45,073 | 2,321 | 5.43% |
| 2025 | 42,752 | 2,322 | 5.74% |
| 2024 | 40,430 | 2,321 | 6.09% |
| 2023 | 38,109 | 1,878 | 5.18% |
| 2022 | 36,231 | 2,277 | 6.71% |
| 2021 | 33,954 | 2,810 | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 31,144 | -2,438 | -7.26% |
| 2019 | 33,582 | 1,700 | 5.33% |
| 2018 | 31,882 | 1,138 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 30,744 | 1,126 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 29,618 | 843 | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 28,775 | 857 | 3.07% |
| 2014 | 27,918 | 676 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 27,242 | 479 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 26,763 | 546 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 26,217 | 278 | 1.07% |
| 2010 | 25,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,000 | 4,196 | 28.34% |
| 1990 | 14,804 | 2,755 | 22.86% |
| 1980 | 12,049 | 299 | 2.54% |
| 1970 | 11,750 | 1,991 | 20.4% |
| 1960 | 9,759 | 1,666 | 20.59% |
| 1950 | 8,093 | 2,169 | 36.61% |
| 1940 | 5,924 | 1,012 | 20.6% |
| 1930 | 4,912 | -1,291 | -20.81% |
| 1920 | 6,203 | 1,129 | 22.25% |
| 1910 | 5,074 | 288 | 6.02% |
| 1900 | 4,786 | 1,417 | 42.06% |
| 1890 | 3,369 | -48,669 | -93.53% |