Yoakum, Texas

Yoakum is a city in Lavaca and DeWitt counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,815 at the 2010 census.GeographyYoakum is located on the border of Lavaca and DeWitt counties at . U.S. Route 77 Alternate forms the northwest boundary of the city and leads northeast to Hallettsville and southwest to Cuero. Texas State Highway 111 passes through the center of Yoakum, leading southeast to Edna and west 9mi to Hochheim. Texas State Highway 95 leaves US 77A at the north end of Yoakum and leads north 8mi to Shiner.According to the United States Census Bureau, Yoakum has a total area of 11.9sqkm, of which 0.02sqkm, or 0.20%, is covered by water.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Yoakum has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, 5,731 people, 2,156 households, and 1,515 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,256.2 people per square mile (485.3/km²). There were 2,529 housing units at an average density of 554.3 per square mile (214.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.29% White, 11.88% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.41% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 33.89% of the population.