Wichita Falls, TX

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2022 Population

102,482

0.079% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

32.8

0.613% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.8%

3.91% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$55,584

9.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$128,800

18.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

44,842

1.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Wichita Falls, TX had a population of 102k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $55,584. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Wichita Falls, TX declined from 102,563 to 102,482, a −0.079% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,856 to $55,584, a 9.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wichita Falls, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.9%), White (Hispanic) (13.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.41%).

None of the households in Wichita Falls, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Wichita Falls, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wichita Falls, TX are Midwestern State University (1,387 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Wichita Falls, TX was $128,800, and the homeownership rate was 56.3%.

Most people in Wichita Falls, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wichita Falls, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wichita Falls, TX is home to a population of 102k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.05% of Wichita Falls, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.22k people).

In 2022, there were 4.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.3k people) in Wichita Falls, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k White (Hispanic) and 12.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

95.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.5% of Wichita Falls, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Wichita Falls, TX was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wichita Falls, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wichita Falls, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.3k ± 600
White (Hispanic)
13.7k ± 976
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 504

22.3%

Hispanic Population

22.8k people

22.3% of the people in Wichita Falls, TX are hispanic (22.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wichita Falls, TX as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.22k people

6.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.94k people

As of 2022, 7.05% of Wichita Falls, TX residents (7.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wichita Falls, TX was 6.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wichita Falls, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,382 ± 646
Vietnam
1,835 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
1,786 ± 357

Wichita Falls, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wichita Falls, TX employs 44.8k people. The largest industries in Wichita Falls, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,597 people), Retail Trade (5,942 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,764 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,259), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,125), and Transportation & Warehousing ($52,131).

Employment

Occupations

44.8k

2022 Value

± 1,667

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Wichita Falls, TX grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 44.1k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wichita Falls, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,913 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,317 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,734 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wichita Falls, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44.8k

2022 Value

± 1,667

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Wichita Falls, TX grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 44.1k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wichita Falls, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,597 people), Retail Trade (5,942 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,764 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wichita Falls, TX, though some of these residents may live in Wichita Falls, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,270

Median earning men ± $2,895

$28,812

Median earning women ± $1,237

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,173), and Manufacturing ($54,523).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,417), Public Administration ($44,229), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,352).

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Education

In 2022, universities in Wichita Falls, TX awarded 1,387 degrees. The student population of Wichita Falls, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,109 male students and 3,675 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wichita Falls, TX are White (711 and 57.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (261 and 21%), Black or African American (167 and 13.4%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Wichita Falls, TX by number of degrees awarded are Midwestern State University (1,387 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wichita Falls, TX are Registered Nursing (197 and 14.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (193 and 13.9%), and Radiographer (120 and 8.65%).

The median tuition cost in Wichita Falls, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,877 for in-state students and $7,827 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Wichita Falls, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,784 (36.5% men and 63.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,784 students enrolled in Wichita Falls, TX, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,713 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radiographer
114 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
197 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
193 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wichita Falls, TX was Radiographer with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wichita Falls, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midwestern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,387 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwestern State University with 1,387 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 425 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wichita Falls, TX, which is 0.442 times less than the 962 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 711 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 261 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,877) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,899) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wichita Falls, TX was $128,800 in 2022, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $109,000 to $128,800, a 18.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wichita Falls, TX is 56.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Wichita Falls, TX have an average commute time of 14.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wichita Falls, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wichita Falls, TX is $55,584. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Wichita Falls, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $91,109, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 134.01, with respective values of $87,500 and $86,875.

Housing

Property

$128,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,979

$21,194

Median Property Taxes

±$1,031

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wichita Falls, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wichita Falls, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.3%

Homeownership

2022

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 56.3% of the housing units in Wichita Falls, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wichita Falls, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 133
Census Tract 118
Census Tract 134.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wichita Falls, TX was Census Tract 133 with a value of $91,109, followed by Census Tract 118 and Census Tract 134.01, with respective values of $87,500 and $86,875.

The following map shows all of the places in Wichita Falls, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,584

Median Household Income

± $2,374

37.7k

Number of Households

± 1,480

In 2022, the median household income of the 37.7k households in Wichita Falls, TX grew to $55,584 from the previous year's value of $50,856.

The following chart displays the households in Wichita Falls, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wichita Falls, TX is from Wichita Falls, TX.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Wichita Falls, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Walked (8.15%)

In 2022, 72.1% of workers in Wichita Falls, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who walked to work (8.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wichita Falls, TX have a shorter commute time (14.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Wichita Falls, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wichita Falls, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wichita Falls, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wichita Falls, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wichita Falls, TX (16.1k out of 90.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wichita Falls, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.2% of the population of Wichita Falls, TX has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 9.97% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 5.33% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.8%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

9.97%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

5.33%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wichita Falls, TX grew by 1.07% from 15.6% to 15.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wichita Falls, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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