Yoakum County Summary

Life in Yoakum County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Yoakum County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Yoakum County:

  • The population in Yoakum County is 7,630.

  • The median home value in Yoakum County is $157,882.

  • The median income in Yoakum County is $80,317.

  • The median rent in Yoakum County is $983.

  • The unemployment rate in Yoakum County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Yoakum County is 13.6%.

  • The average high in Yoakum County is 83.5° and there are 34.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Yoakum County

List Of Cities & Towns in Yoakum County

Denver City, TX Population 4,418

Plains, TX Population 1,066

Map Of Yoakum County

Yoakum County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Yoakum County is 83.5°.

  • There are 75.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 34.4 inches of rain each year with 2.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:47 hours of sun each day in Yoakum County.

StatYoakum County
Mean High83.5
Nice Days75.85
Rainfall34.4
Snowfall2.0
Sunny_hours7:47
83.5°
Average High
34.4
Inches of Rain

Yoakum County Photos

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Yoakum County Demographics

Population over time in Yoakum County

The current population in Yoakum County is 7,630. The population has decreased -10.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,707 -10.5%
2021 8,612 -0.2%
2020 8,631 -

Gender in Yoakum County

  • Yoakum County is 53.1% female with 4,054 female residents.

  • Yoakum County is 46.9% male with 3,575 male residents.

Female
53.1% (4,054)
Male
46.9% (3,575)
Gender Yoakum County TX USA
Female 53.1% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 46.9% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Yoakum County

Yoakum County is:

  • 28.5% White with 2,172 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 120 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 40 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 35 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 80 Two Or More residents.

  • 67.9% Hispanic with 5,183 Hispanic residents.

White
28.5% (2,172)
African American
1.6% (120)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.5% (40)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (35)
Two Or More
1.0% (80)
Hispanic
67.9% (5,183)

Table: Yoakum County By Race

Race Yoakum County TX USA
White 28.5% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 1.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 67.9% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Yoakum County, Texas

  • 1.6% of households in Yoakum County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Yoakum County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Yoakum County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Yoakum County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Yoakum County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Yoakum County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 23.5% of households in Yoakum County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Yoakum County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Yoakum County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Yoakum County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.6% (120)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (462)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (546)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (462)
$35,000 to $49,999
4.1% (313)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.9% (1,592)
$75,000 to $99,999
23.5% (1,793)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (960)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (459)
$200,000 or more
12.0% (917)
Income Yoakum County TX USA
Less than $10,000 1.6% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 4.1% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 23.5% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.0% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Yoakum County for adults over 25

  • 19.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Yoakum County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
18% (1,449)
9-12th Grade
12% (915)
High School / GED
28% (2,136)
Some College
26% (1,983)
Associate's Degree
5% (381)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (686)
Master's Degree
0% (0)
Professional Degree
1% (76)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Yoakum County TX USA
< 9th Grade 18% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 24% 26%
Some College 26% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 0% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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