Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wichita Falls, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

102,581

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.1%58,575

Hispanic/Latino

23.2%23,815

Black

12.6%12,943

Two or More

3.9%3,971

Asian

2.6%2,715

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%223

Other

0.2%190

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%149

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%3,941

High School Diploma

24.2%15,767

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%4,722

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%10,364

Associate's Degree

7.7%5,013

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%11,058

Master's Degree

5.9%3,848

Professional Degree

1.3%866

Doctorate

1.2%775

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

25.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,800

Median Renti

$1,022

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.4%21,532

Renter-Occupied

43.6%16,637

Total Units

43,371

Homeownership

56.4%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,214

$500–$750

1,847

$750–$1,000

4,496

$1,000–$1,250

3,589

$1,250–$1,500

2,278

$1,500–$2,000

1,364

$2,000+

950

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%226

2010–2019

4.6%1,990

2000–2009

8.6%3,732

1990–1999

6.7%2,915

1980–1989

15.4%6,682

1970–1979

16.7%7,264

1960–1969

14.8%6,411

1950–1959

17%7,354

1940–1949

5.7%2,470

1939 or earlier

10%4,327

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.7%20,478

Utility Gas

44%16,788

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%611

No Fuel

0.5%189

Solar

0.1%41

Other

0.1%27

Fuel Oil

0.1%26

Coal

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,177

Mean Household Incomei

$84,758

Per Capita Incomei

$33,078

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

52,280

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,9377.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,526

Philippines

389

Germany

289

India

268

Guatemala

132

Korea

113

United Kingdom

China

Workforce

Total Employed

45,354

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

7,531(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured