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Wickett, TX
Town in Ward County, Texas.
Population
699
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
992
ZIP codes
0
Wickett and its ZIP codes
Wickett at a glance
- Wickett is about 8.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,109 a year, 27% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,700 (70% below Texas).
Local data for Wickett, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wickett, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,109
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$84,700
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (377), Puerto Ricans (15), Italian Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Wickett.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,832
6,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,133
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.7M
FY 2026, $4,098 per person
How people get to work
Wickett, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wickett, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
197
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 28°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wickett, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities near Wickett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorntonvilleTown | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Southwest SandhillCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.4 |
| PyoteTown | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| MonahansCity | 7.4 mi | 28.9 |
| WinkCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| GrandfallsTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| KermitCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| CoyanosaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| BarstowCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wickett, TX in?
- Wickett is in Ward County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wickett, TX?
- About 699 people live in Wickett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wickett?
- Nearby places include Thorntonville (5.1 mi), Southwest Sandhill (6.4 mi), Pyote (7.1 mi), Monahans (7.4 mi), Wink (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023