County

Yoakum County, TX

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Texas

👥8,767Population
💰$80,738Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$177,224Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.2%Hispanic: 70%Black: 0.2%Asian: 4%Other: 10.4%Race
White27.2%
Hispanic70.0%
Black0.2%
Asian4.0%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma213 (5.4%)
HS Graduate1,165 (29.4%)
Some College874 (22%)
Associates845 (21.3%)
Bachelors245 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree626 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 22%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College22.0%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,738 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,224 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units3,443
Vacant Units441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Yoakum County, TX

Yoakum County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,767 residents. With a median age of 31.65, it is a relatively young county.

Yoakum County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,737 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Yoakum County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $177,224 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $730. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Yoakum County are primarily Hispanic (70.03%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yoakum County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Yoakum County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79323 Denver City 7,115 $82,253 $190,800 $699 2.2% 21.8%
79355 Plains 1,642 $74,172 $118,400 $868 8.1% 21.4%

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