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 | 4,938 | 64.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,772 | 23.22% |
| Other race | 681 | 8.93% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 79 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,654 | 2.87 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 1,575 | 3.53 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 584 | 1.13 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 477 | 2.85 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 18 | 1.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 566 | 12.32% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 5.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 394 | 8.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 1.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,293 | 28.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 882 | 19.19% |
| Some College | 1,176 | 25.59% |
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 | 2,772 | 1,630 | 201 |
| White | 1,575 | 1,304 | 202 |
| 2+ Races | 1,001 | 563 | 25 |
| Other Race | 339 | 190 | 0 |
| Black | 120 | 120 | 0 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
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 | $41,857 | $76,480 | $41,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $56,759 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,838 | $72,269 | $19,449 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,621 | $43,656 | $20,744 |
| Overall | $56,712 | $72,022 | $28,200 |
| Some College | $87,928 | $113,106 | $66,442 |
$56,712
Average Earnings
$72,022
Average Male
$28,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.2% of Yoakum County, Texas residents speak only English, while 61.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,183 | 820 | 15.82% |
| Multiple | 1,772 | 404 | 22.8% |
| Other | 681 | 320 | 46.99% |
| White | 2,148 | 205 | 9.54% |
13.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.46%
Male Poverty Rate
11.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yoakum County, Texas is Other, with 46.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yoakum County, Texas is White, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.81% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
| High School | 7.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.15% |
| Male Employed | 9.1% |
| Female Employed | 1.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,369 | $108,910 |
| Households | $80,317 | $98,866 |
| Married Families | $84,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 35 | 7.61% |
| Black | 28 | 23.33% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
60.29%
Born in Yoakum County, Texas
75.23%
Native Born
24.77%
Foreign Born
19.11%
Non Citizen
5.66%
Naturalized
75.23% of Yoakum County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 60.29% having been born in Texas. 19.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.