In Yoakum, Texas, the median home price is $187,566, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $84,925; the population is 7,571; schools rate 4.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 205.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Yoakum at a glance
Population
7,571
Median Household Income
$84,925
Typical Home Value
$187,566
School District Rating
4.0
Violent Crime Rate
205.4
Avg Commute Time
26.0
About Yoakum
Yoakum has a population of 7,571. The median home value is $187,566, 39% below the Texas median. Median household income is $84,925 (8% above the Texas median). The most populated towns are Denver and Plains.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Yoakum
2 towns, by population.
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Yoakum at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Yoakum?
- Yoakum has a population of 7,571 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Yoakum?
- The median home value in Yoakum is $187,566. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Yoakum?
- Median household income in Yoakum is $84,925 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Yoakum in?
- Yoakum is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Yoakum?
- Yoakum contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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