Population
Wichita Falls is a city in Texas with a population of 104,577 as of the 2020 census. Located in Wichita County, it is the principal city of the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Archer, Clay, and Wichita counties. From 1990 to 2020, the population grew 14.3%.
For more information on the demographics and population of Wichita Falls, visit the Wichita Falls, Texas Wikipedia page.
Economy and Major Employers
The economy of Wichita Falls is driven largely by manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, and agriculture. Some of the top employers in the city include:
- Sheppard Air Force Base – Provides flight training, technical training, and other operational support.
- United Regional Health Care System – The primary healthcare network for the region.
- Midwestern State University – A four-year public university with nearly 6,000 students.
- City of Wichita Falls – Employs over 1,000 in municipal government services.
- Wichita Falls Independent School District – Operates 20 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
- James V. Allred Unit Prison – A maximum security prison employing over 700.
Manufacturing is also a major employer in Wichita Falls. Companies like Alsco, Step Energy Services, and Precision Fab Tech operate large facilities in the city’s industrial parks. Agriculture is huge in the surrounding county with cattle, crops, and dairy being the primary outputs.
For more on the economy and employers in Wichita Falls, check out the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce data.
Attractions and Landmarks
As the largest city in North Texas between Fort Worth and Amarillo, Wichita Falls has plenty of great attractions and landmarks:
- Museum of North Texas History – Covers the history and culture of the North Texas region with exhibits on cowboys, Native Americans, pioneers, and more. Website
- The Wichita Falls Art Museum – Features American and Texan art including works by Georgia O’Keeffe, Albert Einsten, and Andy Warhol. Website
- Lucy Park – An expansive city park with walking trails, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, and a golf course.
- Wee-Chi-Tah Trail – Biking and walking trail along the Wichita River that runs for over 9 miles.
- Botanica Gardens – Seven acres of exotic flowers, water features, and public art installations. Website
Wichita Falls also has a variety of historical landmarks worth visiting like the old Wichita Falls High School, the Scottish Rite Temple, and various buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sports
Wichita Falls is home to several semi-professional, amateur, and collegiate sports teams. The main teams are:
- Wichita Falls Warriors – Semi-pro hockey team in the North American Hockey League. Website
- North Texas United – Amateur soccer club competing in the Lone Star Conference. Website
- Midwestern State Mustangs – 15 men’s and women’s collegiate teams competing in the Lone Star Conference. Website
The city has also hosted minor league baseball teams and other amateur/semi-pro teams over the years. Fans can catch games at venues like Kay Yeager Coliseum, Memorial Stadium, and the MPEC.
Government
Wichita Falls has a Council-Manager form of government. The city council consists of six members elected from single member districts plus a mayor elected at-large. The council appoints a city manager to serve as chief administrative officer. For more information visit the City of Wichita Falls website.
You can also follow Wichita Falls news and events on the city’s Facebook page.