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Boling

Texas · 930 residents · 4.669 sq mi
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Boling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 232 residents. Median home value is $102,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
930
−20%since 2019
from 1,162 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 249 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+30%since 2019
from 28.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2955327681K1K201020202024Boling
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $37,589 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,136
−7%since 2019
from $18,412 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $835 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(274)
Black1.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino75.2%(874)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(550)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30%(279)
Black7.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino60.1%(559)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(605)
Diversity Score
65
+37%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+25%since 2019
from 33.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Foreign born
4.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boling, Texas?

Boling, Texas has about 930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boling, Texas?

The typical household in Boling, Texas earns about $39,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boling, Texas expensive?

In Boling, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Boling, Texas?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boling, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boling, Texas?

About 11.1% of people in Boling, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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