3167PO Box 1860
Wichita Falls, Texas 76307
(940) 723-2741
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Quick Facts
 | Population Characteristics |
| Income Characteristics |
| Educational Characteristics |
| Major Employers |
| Taxes |
| Labor Market Characteristics |
| Transportation |
| Utilities |
| Development Sites |
| 2008 Regional Profile |
Population Characteristics
Population Trends (1990-Present)
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1990 |
2000 |
2007 |
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Wichita County |
122,378 |
131,664 |
124,023 |
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Wichita Falls MSA |
140,374 |
151,524 |
144,651 |
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Labor Market Draw Area* |
369,214 |
385,047 |
371,892 |
Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls MSA
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Age Structure (2007) |
Number |
Percent |
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0-19 Years |
41,066 |
28.4% |
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20-24 Years |
12,221 |
8.5% |
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25-34 Years |
19,264 |
13.3% |
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35-44 Years |
18,388 |
12.7% |
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45-54 Years |
19,709 |
13.6% |
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55-64 Years |
14,279 |
9.9% |
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65+ Years |
19,724 |
13.6% |
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Median Age: 34.9 |
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Income Characteristics
Income Characteristics – Wichita Falls MSA
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Household Income Distribution (2007) |
Number |
Percent |
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Under $15,000 |
8,352 |
15.1% |
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$15,000-$24,999 |
7,124 |
12.9% |
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$25,000-$34,999 |
7,723 |
14.0% |
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$35,000-$49,999 |
9,574 |
17.3% |
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$50,000-$74,999 |
11,208 |
20.3% |
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$75,000-$99,999 |
5,630 |
10.2% |
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$100,000+ |
5,615 |
10.1% |
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Median Household Income: $41,672 |
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Educational Characteristics
Education
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Attainment (2007, Age 25+ Population) |
Number |
Percent |
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Less than High School, no diploma |
14,550 |
15.9% |
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High School, graduate |
31,150 |
34.1% |
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Some College, no degree |
20,954 |
22.9% |
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Associate degree |
6,128 |
6.7% |
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Bachelor’s degree |
13,585 |
14.9% |
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Graduate/professional degree |
4,997 |
5.5% |
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Total: |
91,364 |
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K-12 Statistics |
Wichita County |
State of Texas |
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Student Teacher Ratio |
13.7 |
14.7 |
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Drop-out Rate |
2.5% |
3.7% |
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Per Pupil Expenditure |
$5,710 |
$7,466 |
Colleges & Universities Total Enrollment
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Midwestern State University: 6,027
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Wayland Baptist University: 1,342
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Cameron University: 5,468
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Vernon College: 2,790
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American Commercial College: 169
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Major Employers
Major Employers
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Employer |
Product/Service |
Employees |
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Sheppard Air Force Base |
Military |
12201 |
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Wichita Falls ISD |
Public School System |
2,007 |
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North Texas State Hospital-2 locations |
MHMR Hospital |
1,947 |
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United Regional Healthcare System |
Med/Surg Hospital |
1,800 |
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City of Wichita Falls |
City Government |
1,350 |
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Midwestern State University |
Degree + University |
1,223 |
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James V Allred Unit |
State Maximum Security Prison |
975 |
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Howmet Corp WF Casting Division |
Gas Turbines/Engine Components |
860 |
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Cryovac Division-Sealed Air Corp-2 locations |
Flexible Packaging |
781 |
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Work Services Corp |
Paper Clips, Wood Products, Sub-cont labor |
714 |
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AT&T & AT&T Wireless |
Communications/Customer Service |
669 |
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Burkburnett ISD |
Public School System |
558 |
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Wichita County |
County Government |
502 |
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Wal-Mart Lawrence Road |
Department Store |
500 |
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Lear Siegler Service Inc |
Aircraft Maintenance |
485 |
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Taxes
Property Tax Rates - 2007
| Taxing Entity | 2007 | Taxing Entity | 2007 | Taxing Entity | 2007 |
| Wichita Falls City | $0.592460 | Wichita Falls City | $0.592460 | Burkburnett City | $0.518171 |
| Wichita Falls ISD | $1.189000 | City View ISD | $1.266900 | Burkburnett ISD | $1.280890 |
| Wichita County | $0.447200 | Wichita County | $0.447200 | Wichita County | $0.447200 |
| Total | $2.228660 | Total | $2.306560 | Total | $2.246261 |
| Taxing Entity | 2007 | Taxing Entity | 2007 | ||
| Electra City | $0.699547 | Iowa Park City | $0.675000 | ||
| Electra ISD | $1.150000 | Iowa Park CISD | $1.120000 | ||
| Wichita County | $0.447200 | Wichita County | $0.447200 | ||
| Total | $2.472276 | Total | $2.242200 |
Sales Tax
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Labor Market Characteristics
Labor Market Draw Area for the WF Region encompasses a 60-mile radius from the city of Wichita Falls (10 counties in Texas).
Labor Market Draw Area Labor Force Summary December 2006
Average Hourly Wage Rates - Occupation Average Starting Wage
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Transportation
Highways
Motor Freight Carriers
15 Serving the area
Rail Service
Air Transportation
Location from Major Cities
| City |
Distance |
| Austin , TX |
302 |
| Chicago , IL |
936 |
| Cuidad Juarex , Mexico |
601 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX |
115 |
| Houston , TX |
379 |
| Kansas City , MO |
486 |
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Matamoros , Mexico |
654 |
| Memphis , TN |
567 |
| Nashville , TN |
809 |
| Nuevo Laredo , Mexico |
549 |
| Oklahoma City , OK |
138 |
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San Antonio , TX |
381 |
| St. Louis , MO |
635 |
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Utilities
Telephone
Electric Power
Natural Gas
Supplier ATMOS Energy
Water
Sewer
Solid Waste Collection
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Development Sites
| Name | Total Acres | Average Cost | Ownership | Enterprise Zone | Utilities Available |
| Wichita Falls Business Park | 525 | $0.75 /sq ft | Wichita Falls | Yes | All Infrastructure to property line |
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Old Dominion Pratt Whitney |
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| Burkburnett Industrial Park | 20 | $0.50 /sq ft | Burkburnett Development Corporation | Yes | All |
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| Iowa Park Industrial Park | 20 | $22,000 /acre | Iowa Park Industrial Development Corporation | Yes | All |
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2008 Regional Profile
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