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Yoakum, TX
City in Lavaca County, Texas.
Population
5,846
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,276
ZIP codes
0
Yoakum and its ZIP codes
Yoakum at a glance
- Yoakum is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,810 a year, 40% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Yoakum, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yoakum, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,810
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,158), German Americans (930), Irish Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lavaca County. PPP loans are for Yoakum.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,121
5,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,045 per person
How people get to work
Yoakum, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled17.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle4.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yoakum, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yoakum, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.1%
U.S. 11.1% +15.0 pts
Cities near Yoakum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShinerCity | 9.9 mi | 2.5 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| CueroCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| MoultonTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| GonzalesCity | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| FlatoniaTown | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| WaelderCity | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| SmileyCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yoakum, TX in?
- Yoakum is in Lavaca County, Texas.
- What is the population of Yoakum, TX?
- About 5,846 people live in Yoakum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yoakum?
- Nearby places include Shiner (9.9 mi), Hallettsville (15 mi), Cuero (15 mi), Moulton (19 mi), Gonzales (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023