Yoakum County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 7,452 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yoakum County, Texas is the 180th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,852 and has seen a growth of -5.09% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,372 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 7,388 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 7,404 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 7,420 | -16 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 7,436 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 7,452 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 7,468 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 7,484 | -79 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 7,563 | -112 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 7,675 | -1,011 | -11.64% |
| 2019 | 8,686 | 166 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 8,520 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 8,527 | -99 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 8,626 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,635 | 243 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 8,392 | 174 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 8,218 | 166 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 8,052 | 81 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 7,971 | 119 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 7,852 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,786 | 487 | 5.87% |
| 1980 | 8,299 | 955 | 13% |
| 1970 | 7,344 | -688 | -8.57% |
| 1960 | 8,032 | 3,693 | 85.11% |
| 1950 | 4,339 | -1,015 | -18.96% |
| 1940 | 5,354 | 4,091 | 323.91% |
| 1930 | 1,263 | 759 | 150.6% |
| 1920 | 504 | -98 | -16.28% |
| 1910 | 602 | 576 | 2215.38% |
| 1900 | 26 | 22 | 550% |
| 1890 | 4 | -7,368 | -99.95% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,465 | 58.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,417 | 31.85% |
| Other race | 532 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 98 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,616 | 2.88 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 1,665 | 3.43 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 611 | 1.09 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 307 | 3.26 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Male | 33 | 5.06 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 310 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 4.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 534 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 2.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,360 | 30.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 782 | 17.38% |
| Some College | 1,220 | 27.11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,562 | 1,707 | 261 |
| White | 1,727 | 1,490 | 299 |
| 2+ Races | 1,253 | 724 | 47 |
| Other Race | 347 | 272 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,044 | $74,044 | $41,740 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,161 | $58,849 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,403 | $131,000 | $25,805 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,710 | $44,738 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,973 | $80,682 | $33,883 |
| Some College | $100,365 | $119,096 | $0 |
$59,973
Average Earnings
$80,682
Average Male
$33,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.66% of Yoakum County, Texas residents speak only English, while 53.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,938 | 679 | 13.75% |
| Multiple | 2,405 | 508 | 21.12% |
| White | 2,369 | 209 | 8.82% |
| Other | 532 | 185 | 34.77% |
12.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.09%
Male Poverty Rate
13.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yoakum County, Texas is Other, with 34.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yoakum County, Texas is White, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.28% |
| Some College | 9.66% |
| High School | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,396 | $111,728 |
| Households | $82,261 | $101,220 |
| Married Families | $87,270 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,528 | $56,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 1.45% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
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
62.71%
Born in Yoakum County, Texas
77.28%
Native Born
22.72%
Foreign Born
16.83%
Non Citizen
5.89%
Naturalized
77.28% of Yoakum County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 62.71% having been born in Texas. 16.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.