Wood County's estimated 2026 population is 50,223 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wood County is the 75th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 41,989 and has seen a growth of 19.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.5 years
Female: 50.4 years
Male: 47.4 years
There are 38,209 adults, (12,954 of whom are seniors) in Wood County.
Female: 23,439 (49.9%)
Male: 23,522 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Wood County includes 81.94% White, 4.09% other race, 3.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,481 | 81.94% |
| Two or more races | 4,491 | 9.56% |
| Other race | 1,921 | 4.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,792 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 256 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Wood County's average per capita income is $42,911. Household income levels show a median of $60,300. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,608 | - |
| Families | $81,250 | $105,762 |
| Households | $60,300 | $86,843 |
| Non Families | $29,942 | $44,784 |
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