Wilbarger County, Texas

Wilbarger County, Texas
County
The Wilbarger County Courthouse
The Wilbarger County Courthouse
Map of Texas highlighting Wilbarger County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 34°05′N 99°14′W / 34.08°N 99.24°W / 34.08; -99.24
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1881
Named afterJosiah Pugh Wilbarger and Mathias Wilbarger
SeatVernon
Largest cityVernon
Area
 • Total
978 sq mi (2,530 km2)
 • Land971 sq mi (2,510 km2)
 • Water7.0 sq mi (18 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,887
 • Density13.3/sq mi (5.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district13th
Websitewww.co.wilbarger.tx.us
"Wilbarger County Remembers", says the veteran's memorial at the courthouse.
Confederate soldier monument at Wilbarger County Courthouse

Wilbarger County (/ˈwɪlbɑːrɡər/ WIL-bar-gər) is a county located in the North Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,887.[1] The county seat is Vernon.[2] The county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1881.[3] Wilbarger is named for Josiah Pugh Wilbarger and Mathias Wilbarger, two early settlers.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 978 square miles (2,530 km2), of which 971 sq mi (2,510 km2) are land and 7.0 sq mi (18 km2) (0.7%) are covered by water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Census-designated places

Population

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880126—
18907,0925,528.6%
19005,759−18.8%
191012,000108.4%
192015,11225.9%
193024,57962.6%
194020,474−16.7%
195020,5520.4%
196017,748−13.6%
197015,355−13.5%
198015,9313.8%
199015,121−5.1%
200014,676−2.9%
201013,535−7.8%
202012,887−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–2010[6] 2010[7] 2020[8]

Racial and ethnic composition

Wilbarger County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[9] Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 10,083 8,585 7,012 68.70% 63.43% 54.41%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,278 1,049 1,013 8.71% 7.75% 7.86%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 78 115 96 0.53% 0.85% 0.74%
Asian alone (NH) 91 97 566 0.62% 0.72% 4.39%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 4 6 0 0.03% 0.04% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 7 6 32 0.05% 0.04% 0.25%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 120 169 434 0.82% 1.25% 3.37%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3,015 3,508 3,734 20.54% 25.92% 28.97%
Total 14,676 13,535 12,887 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 12,887. The median age was 39.3 years. 23.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.4 males age 18 and over.[10]

The racial makeup of the county was 62.8% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.4% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 12.7% from some other race, and 10.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 29.0% of the population.[11]

73.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 26.1% lived in rural areas.[12]

There were 4,944 households in the county, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.0% were married-couple households, 20.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]

There were 5,836 housing units, of which 15.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 63.6% were owner-occupied and 36.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.4%.[10]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census[13] of 2000, 14,676 people, 5,537 households, and 3,748 families were residing in the county. The population density was 15 people/mi2 (5.8 people/km2). The 6,371 housing units averaged 7 units per square mile (2.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 78.17% White, 8.86% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 9.76% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. About 20.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 5,537 households, 32.20% had children under 18 living with them, 53.10% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were not families. About 29.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48, and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county, the age distribution was 27.90% under 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $29,500, and for a family was $38,685. Males had a median income of $26,001 versus $19,620 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,520. About 9.00% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

County Seat

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Education

School districts serving sections of the county include:[15]

The county is in the service area of Vernon College.[16]

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for Wilbarger County, Texas[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
1912 44 3.38% 993 76.33% 264 20.29%
1916 99 6.79% 1,242 85.13% 118 8.09%
1920 335 21.73% 1,118 72.50% 89 5.77%
1924 269 17.05% 1,222 77.44% 87 5.51%
1928 1,590 52.30% 1,447 47.60% 3 0.10%
1932 199 5.51% 3,397 94.13% 13 0.36%
1936 316 8.75% 3,279 90.76% 18 0.50%
1940 697 17.64% 3,249 82.21% 6 0.15%
1944 517 11.70% 3,382 76.53% 520 11.77%
1948 529 13.92% 2,963 77.97% 308 8.11%
1952 3,019 53.28% 2,646 46.70% 1 0.02%
1956 2,230 48.62% 2,347 51.17% 10 0.22%
1960 2,796 54.51% 2,319 45.21% 14 0.27%
1964 1,539 32.45% 3,200 67.48% 3 0.06%
1968 1,909 36.73% 1,996 38.40% 1,293 24.87%
1972 3,183 70.44% 1,139 25.20% 197 4.36%
1976 2,145 39.17% 3,280 59.90% 51 0.93%
1980 3,031 55.48% 2,347 42.96% 85 1.56%
1984 3,644 64.23% 2,011 35.45% 18 0.32%
1988 2,669 54.15% 2,248 45.61% 12 0.24%
1992 1,959 36.69% 1,924 36.03% 1,457 27.28%
1996 2,037 47.73% 1,730 40.53% 501 11.74%
2000 3,138 68.56% 1,356 29.63% 83 1.81%
2004 3,685 73.85% 1,284 25.73% 21 0.42%
2008 3,283 72.81% 1,196 26.52% 30 0.67%
2012 2,956 74.27% 971 24.40% 53 1.33%
2016 3,166 77.13% 809 19.71% 130 3.17%
2020 3,524 77.90% 956 21.13% 44 0.97%
2024 3,566 79.83% 860 19.25% 41 0.92%
United States Senate election results for Wilbarger County, Texas1[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
2024 3,419 77.13% 926 20.89% 88 1.99%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wilbarger County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Wilbarger County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Wilbarger County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Wilbarger County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  12. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ^ "TSHA | Elliott, TX (Wilbarger County)".
  15. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wilbarger County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022. - Text list
  16. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.207. VERNON REGIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
  17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  18. ^ "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Texas by county. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

34°05′N 99°14′W / 34.08°N 99.24°W / 34.08; -99.24

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