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Ballinger

Texas · 3,767 residents · 3.499 sq mi
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Ballinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,986. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,500. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
3,767
−11%since 2000
from 4,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ballinger
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,986
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,129 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,059
+60%since 2000
from $11,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(2,328)
Black2.1%(79)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(1,294)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.9%(72)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,370)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballinger, Texas?

Ballinger, Texas has about 3,767 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballinger, Texas?

The typical household in Ballinger, Texas earns about $33,986 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Ballinger, Texas?

About 15.4% 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 27.2% 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 208 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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