Wichita County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wichita County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48485
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 485
Geography
- Land Area
- 627.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 632.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.988212
- Longitude
- -98.708010
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 124,790
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 95,528
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 100,984 | 80.9% |
| Hispanic | 23,804 | 19.1% |
| White | 81,547 | 65.3% |
| Black | 12,813 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2,195 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 392 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 152 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 401 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 80,282 | 84.0% |
| Hispanic | 15,244 | 16.0% |
| White | 65,932 | 69.0% |
| Black | 10,658 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 2,005 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,347 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 296 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 129,996
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,181
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,500
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 92,184 | 70.9% |
| Black | 13,745 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 2,976 | 2.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 69,625
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,429 | 26.5% |
| Republican | 35,443 | 50.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,753 | 22.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,697 | 47.0% |
| Female | 36,879 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,380 | 73.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,969 | 12.9% |
| Black | 3,231 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,226 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 31,156
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,296 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 26.9% |
| Black | 997 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 359 | 29.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,652 | 44.8% |
| Female | 16,488 | 44.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 20,754 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 21,134 (26.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 55,750
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $163,898
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,077
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.