Wickett Authority

Wickett is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 699 with home prices 3.4× below the Texas median.

Wickett, Texas

Wickett is one of the smaller incorporated places in Howard County, Texas, with a population of 699. Households here earn a median of $57,109.

Definition and scope

Wickett sits within Howard County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 23 and is part of the Big Spring, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wickett has approximately 699 residents. The median age is 26.5 years. Roughly 93% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $84,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 38.2%
• Black or African American: 4.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 56.1%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wickett is $57,109. Poverty rate stands at 4.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 8.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wickett:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Wickett is Stanton Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Martin County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Alpine, Texas.

Geography and climate

Wickett sits at an elevation of 2,682 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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.