City

Yoakum, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lavaca County  ·  Texas

👥10,244Population
💰$53,129Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$168,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 36.7%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic36.7%
Black4.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,609 (43.6%)
Some College914 (15.3%)
Associates943 (15.8%)
Bachelors493 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree934 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,129 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$168,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units4,777
Vacant Units809

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Yoakum, TX

Yoakum is a city in Texas, located in Lavaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,244 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Yoakum is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,129 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Yoakum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yoakum is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.38%).

Yoakum, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Yoakum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77995 10,244 $53,129 $168,400 $877 2.8% 23.9% 70.3%