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Baird

Texas · 1,496 residents · 2.657 sq mi
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Baird has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,496
−8%since 2000
from 1,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Baird
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,277
+31%since 2000
from $13,951 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,370)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(218)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(507)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,280)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(183)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score31.3%(469)
Diversity Score
31
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baird, Texas?

Baird, Texas has about 1,496 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baird, Texas?

The typical household in Baird, Texas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baird, Texas expensive?

In Baird, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,400, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Baird, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baird, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baird, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Baird, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baird, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Baird, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 156 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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