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Bailey's Prairie

Texas · 727 residents · 6.986 sq mi
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Bailey's Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $195,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
+5%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+15%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956557147738331990201020202024Bailey's Prairie
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,642
+29%since 2000
from $32,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(526)
Black12.7%(88)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(70)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.9%(333)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(525)
Black12.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(104)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score54.5%(396)
Diversity Score
54
+14%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bailey's Prairie, Texas?

Bailey's Prairie, Texas has about 727 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bailey's Prairie, Texas?

The typical household in Bailey's Prairie, Texas earns about $82,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bailey's Prairie, Texas expensive?

In Bailey's Prairie, Texas, the median home is worth about $195,000.

How educated are people in Bailey's Prairie, Texas?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bailey's Prairie, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bailey's Prairie, Texas?

About 2.0% of people in Bailey's Prairie, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bailey's Prairie, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bailey's Prairie, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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