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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bay City

Texas · 18,667 residents · 9.268 sq mi
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Bay City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,446. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,667
+2%since 1990
from 18,264 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,014 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,971 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+6%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K18K18K19K1990201020202024Bay City
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,446
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,452 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,284
+28%since 1990
from $11,934 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
47.4% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(12,295)
Black17.2%(3,133)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(4,854)
Asian0.4%(77)
Diversity Score80.1%(14,621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(8,612)
Black17.1%(3,191)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(6,484)
Asian0.8%(157)
Diversity Score78.5%(14,663)
79
−2%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay City, Texas?

Bay City, Texas has about 18,667 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bay City, Texas?

The typical household in Bay City, Texas earns about $30,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay City, Texas expensive?

In Bay City, Texas, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Bay City, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bay City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay City, Texas?

About 21.4% of people in Bay City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 403 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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