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Bailey's Prairie

Texas · 775 residents · 6.986 sq mi
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Bailey's Prairie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
775
+12%since 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+16%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956557147738331990201020202024Bailey's Prairie
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,821
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,435
+44%since 2000
from $32,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
5.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(512)
Black11.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino17%(132)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.2%(25)
Diversity Score62.6%(485)
Diversity Score
63
+31%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Bailey's Prairie, Texas has about 775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bailey's Prairie, Texas earns about $84,821 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 $260,200.

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

About 19.3% 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 8.3% 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 125 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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