Yoakum County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Yoakum County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48501
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 501
Geography
- Land Area
- 799.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 799.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.162339
- Longitude
- -102.832241
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,295
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,097
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,414 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,879 | 61.6% |
| White | 2,170 | 34.5% |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 71 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,851 | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,251 | 54.9% |
| White | 1,647 | 40.2% |
| Black | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 1.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,571
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $87,392
- Poverty Rate
- 16.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,258
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,425 | 45.2% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,900
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,428 | 36.6% |
| Republican | 2,054 | 52.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 418 | 10.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,917 | 49.2% |
| Female | 1,983 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,596 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 55.0% |
| Black | 8 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,553
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 974 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 23.1% |
| Black | 5 | 62.5% |
| Asian | 8 | 42.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 744 | 38.8% |
| Female | 809 | 40.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 845 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 873 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,028
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $179,246
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $987
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Work From Home
- 2.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.