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Yorktown, TX
City in DeWitt County, Texas.
Population
1,720
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Yorktown and its ZIP codes
Yorktown at a glance
- Yorktown is about 8.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,063 a year, 25% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Yorktown, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yorktown, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,063
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
40.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (586), German Americans (526), Colombian Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeWitt County. PPP loans are for Yorktown.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,571
6,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
How people get to work
Yorktown, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.5%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 40.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yorktown, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
200
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yorktown, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.5%
U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts
Cities near Yorktown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NordheimCity | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RungeTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| CueroCity | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| SmileyCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| GoliadCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| KenedyCity | 24 mi | 4.4 |
| Karnes CityCity | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| NixonCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| Quail CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yorktown, TX in?
- Yorktown is in DeWitt County, Texas.
- What is the population of Yorktown, TX?
- About 1,720 people live in Yorktown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yorktown?
- Nearby places include Nordheim (7.8 mi), Runge (14 mi), Cuero (16 mi), Smiley (22 mi), Goliad (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023