Overview
- County Name
- Wise County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48497
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 497
Geography
- Land Area
- 904.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 922.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.219346
- Longitude
- -97.652986
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 71,355
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 53,169
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,854 | 82.5% |
| Hispanic | 12,504 | 17.5% |
| White | 55,391 | 77.6% |
| Black | 1,253 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 390 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 218 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,881 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 7,288 | 13.7% |
| White | 43,479 | 81.8% |
| Black | 1,134 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 356 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 853 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 75,005
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $91,994
- Poverty Rate
- 8.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,536
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 60,127 | 80.2% |
| Black | 1,273 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 559 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 46,590
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,137 | 17.5% |
| Republican | 30,153 | 64.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,300 | 17.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,656 | 48.6% |
| Female | 23,923 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,715 | 81.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,211 | 11.2% |
| Black | 121 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 389 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,949
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,508 | 57.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,553 | 29.8% |
| Black | 50 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 183 | 47.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,091 | 53.4% |
| Female | 12,857 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,900 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,265 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,530
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $312,380
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,309
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.