Wilbarger County, Texas is a rural county located in the northwest region of the state. The population of Wilbarger County is 12,887 and the population density is 13 people per square mile. This small county has something to offer everyone! Local businesses include a variety of restaurants and retail stores, such as Steve's Barbecue and the Wilbarger General Store. For outdoor recreation, residents can enjoy hiking and camping at Lake Kemp State Park or bird-watching at Fossil Creek Lake Wildlife Refuge. Other organizations in Wilbarger County include several youth sports programs, volunteer fire departments, 4-H clubs, and the Wilbarger County Historical Society which hosts annual events like the Wild Hog Festival in April. Finally, local sporting events include high school football games on Friday nights with cheering fans from both sides!
The population in Wilbarger County is 12,887. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wilbarger County is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wilbarger County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wilbarger County
- 43.3% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Wilbarger County
- 59.4% are White
- 8.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 28.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander