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Wichita Falls, TX

Wichita CountyElev. 289 m
Population
102,558
Median home
$142,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
37
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls is home to roughly 102,558 residents. Wichita Falls sits in Wichita County. The median age is 33 and the median household income is $58,568. Homes carry a median value of $142,600, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (58.4%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
102,558
Median age
33
Median household income
$58,568
Per-capita income
$31,987
Poverty rate
17.4%
High-school grad or higher
86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
14.4 min
Work from home
7.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White58.4%
Hispanic or Latino22.4%
Black12.5%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.7%
Sales & office21.4%
Service20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$142,600
Median gross rent
$978/mo
Owner-occupied
57%
Median year built
1971
Households
38,132
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Wichita Falls has 37 public schools — 18 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading40%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAREER EDUCATION CENTERHighGrades 9–12
CITY VIEW JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 6–12
HIRSCHI H SHighGrades 9–12
PREMIER H S - WICHITA FALLSHighGrades 9–12charter
RIDER H SHighGrades 9–12
WICHITA CO JJAEPHighGrades 7–12
WICHITA COUNTY J J A E PHighGrades 8–12
WICHITA COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE AEPHighGrades 7–12
WICHITA FALLS H SHighGrades 8–12
BARWISE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
IOWA PARK JJAEPMiddleGrades 8–8
KIRBY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MCNIEL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
BOOKER T WASHINGTON ELElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% above national
Wichita Falls498
Texas416
United States386
↑ 43% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% above national
Wichita Falls2,535
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wichita Falls Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

22 facilities in Wichita Falls report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

United Electric Co Lp · Wichita CountyAirgas Southwest Inc · Wichita CountyAbb Inc · Wichita CountyP&Wc Component Repairs (Wichita Falls) · Wichita CountySprague Ceramics · Wichita CountyBuckley Oil Co · Wichita CountyPhillips 66 Pipeline-Wichita Falls Products/Crude Terminal · Wichita CountyFleetwood Homes Of Texas Inc 66 · Wichita CountyGates Molded Prods Co · Wichita CountyTrc Recreation Lp · Wichita CountyWellington Leisure Prods Inc · Wichita CountyDelphi Energy & Engine Management Systems · Wichita County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Wichita County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wichita Falls is in Wichita County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wichita Falls sits in Wichita County. Elevation ~289 m.

Map of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hamilton, William Benjamin, HouseHodges-Hardy-Chambers HouseWichita Falls Route BuildingKell, Frank, HouseWeeks HouseBailey-Moline-Filgo BuildingAmerican Trust Building-Holiday InnFreear, W.A., Furniture Company-Maskat Shrine Temple Building
Notable people from Wichita Falls
Rex TillersonGreg AbbottGreyson ChanceMike MullaneKeith LeeFrances ReidRob BowmanPhyllis CoatesLloyd RubyBarbara Dare
People searches in Wichita Falls
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Nearby cities
Denton (93 mi)Fort Worth (103 mi)Lewisville (107 mi)Frisco (111 mi)Carrollton (113 mi)Irving (115 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wichita Falls, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wichita Falls, Texas.

Patrick Anthony Walker, 51
Wichita Falls · 76310
AKA Patrick Walker, Pat Walker
Joshua Blake Waller, 41
Wichita Falls · 76306
AKA Josh Walker, Joshua Blake Walker
Jesus Hernandez, 78
Wichita Falls · 76301
AKA Jesus Davila Hernandez, Jose Nmn Hernandez
Joseph Smith, 35
Wichita Falls · 76301
AKA Joseph Gene Smith Jr, Joseph Gene Smith
Jason Paulshane Flowers, 48
Wichita Falls · 76309
AKA Jason Paulshene Flowers
Jason W Brown, 53
Wichita Falls
AKA Jason William Brown
Kevin Tenell Jones, 48
Wichita Falls · 76309
AKA Xx Buckey, Xx Bucky
Daniel W Smith, 75
Wichita Falls · 76301
AKA Daniel Smith, Daniel Wayne Smith
John Mark Wyatt, 57
Wichita Falls · 76309
AKA John Wyatt, John M Wyatt
James Kenneth Williams, 65
Wichita Falls · 76306
AKA Xx White-Boy, James K Williams
David Ray Wilson, 31
Wichita Falls · 76301
AKA David Green, David Wilson
David Charles Torres, 51
Wichita Falls · 76310
AKA David Torres
David Martin Sanchez, 42
Wichita Falls · 76309
AKA David Sanchez, David M Sanchez
David Garcia Iii, 59
Wichita Falls · 76310
AKA Xx Dd, Unknown Dd
Sheila Raye Parsley, 57
Wichita Falls · 76301
AKA Sheila R Parsley, Michelle Roberts
Robert Jason Moore Ii, 34
Wichita Falls · 76309
AKA Robert J Moore, Robert Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wichita Falls — frequently asked

What is the population of Wichita Falls, Texas?
Wichita Falls has a population of about 102,558, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wichita Falls?
The median home value in Wichita Falls is $142,600, and the median gross rent is $978/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wichita Falls safe? What is the crime rate?
Wichita Falls Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 498 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wichita Falls face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wichita County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls has 37 public schools (18 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wichita Falls?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Wichita Falls. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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