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Ballinger

Texas · 3,499 residents (2025 est.) · 3.499 sq mi
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Ballinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,870. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 660 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,583
−16%since 2000
from 4,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,499 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ballinger
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,870
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,129 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,973
+152%since 2000
from $11,917 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−20%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+26%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(2,742)
Black2.1%(90)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(1,327)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(2,482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,069)
Black6.8%(244)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(1,193)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1.8%(66)
Diversity Score68.8%(2,466)
Diversity Score
69
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 15.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballinger, Texas?

Ballinger, Texas has about 3,583 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballinger, Texas?

The typical household in Ballinger, Texas earns about $58,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballinger, Texas expensive?

In Ballinger, Texas, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Ballinger, Texas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ballinger, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballinger, Texas?

About 8.3% of people in Ballinger, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballinger, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballinger, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 392 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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