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Bailey

Texas · 220 residents · 0.398 sq mi
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Bailey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,900. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
+3%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+22%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772072382692991990201020202024Bailey
2024198
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.2%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(11)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(31)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.2%(18)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(27)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(33)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.5%(21)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,940
−22%since 2000
from $26,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+40%since 2009
from 1.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(23)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(176)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(18)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other1.7%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(4)
Ancestry
Irish23.3%(67)
English13.2%(38)
German9.1%(26)
American7%(20)
Lebanese2.1%(6)
Dutch1.7%(5)
French1.4%(4)
Romanian1.4%(4)
Danish0.7%(2)
Scottish0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(18)
Married36%(32)
Widowed5.6%(5)
Divorced38.2%(34)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(20)
Married45.4%(44)
Widowed21.6%(21)
Divorced12.4%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bailey, Texas?

Bailey, Texas has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bailey, Texas?

The typical household in Bailey, Texas earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bailey, Texas expensive?

In Bailey, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Bailey, Texas?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bailey, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bailey, Texas?

About 25.1% of people in Bailey, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bailey, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bailey, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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