Wise County, TX

County

Demographics of Wise

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.2%

Households with Children

36.7%

School Enrollment K-12

9,345

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.0%
High School / GED: 33.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.4%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 40.2%
Living Alone: 23.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 89.1%
Puerto Rican: 3.8%
Cuban: 0.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 0.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 62.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 83.3%
Spanish: 15.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 75.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Wise County

Neighborhoods in Wise County

Fairview / Lucky Ridge

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources