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Electra, TX

City in Wichita County, Texas.

Population

2,351

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

760

ZIP codes

0

Electra and its ZIP codes

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Electra at a glance

  • Electra is about 6.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $69,167 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,300 (79% below Texas) and median rent is $815 a month.

Local data for Electra, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Electra, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,167

Poverty rate

19.7%

Median home value

$59,300

Median rent

$815/mo

Homeownership

68.0%

Bachelor's or higher

17.4%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (477), German Americans (291), Irish Americans (189).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wichita County. PPP loans are for Electra.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,074

52,785 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,855

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.06B

FY 2026, $8,174 per person

Wichita County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Electra, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.3%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home6.7%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Electra, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,152

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

602

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Electra, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.5%

U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts

Cities near Electra

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HarroldCensus-designated place6.8 mi4.1
Iowa ParkCity15 mi4.3
OklaunionCensus-designated place15 mi0.4
Davidson, OKTown17 mi0.5
Grandfield, OKCity19 mi0.8
Pleasant ValleyTown20 mi2.6
HollidayCity20 mi2.5
BurkburnettCity20 mi11.4
Loveland, OKTown21 mi0.2
Hollister, OKTown22 mi0.3
Devol, OKTown22 mi0.5
VernonCity23 mi7.9
Cashion CommunityCity24 mi1.9
Frederick, OKCity24 mi4.9
Wichita FallsCity25 mi72.2
Lakeside CityTown26 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Electra, TX in?
Electra is in Wichita County, Texas.
What is the population of Electra, TX?
About 2,351 people live in Electra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Electra?
Nearby places include Harrold (6.8 mi), Iowa Park (15 mi), Oklaunion (15 mi), Davidson, OK (17 mi), Grandfield, OK (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023