Yoakum Authority

Yoakum is a lower-income small town of 5,846 with home prices 1.9× below the Texas median.

Yoakum, Texas

In DeWitt County, Texas, Yoakum anchors a community of 5,846. The median household income stands at $46,810.

Definition and scope

Yoakum is a chartered municipality within DeWitt County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 27.

Who lives here

Yoakum has approximately 5,846 residents. The median age is 30.3 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $151,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 34.0%
• Black or African American: 4.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 58.1%
• Asian: 2.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Yoakum is $46,810. Poverty rate stands at 17.7%. Educational attainment: 10.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Yoakum:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 5

Getting around

Yoakum Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is DeWitt County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at San Marcos, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 322 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.