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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Borger

Texas · 15,675 residents · 8.984 sq mi
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Borger has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,675
+10%vs 2000
vs 14,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,745 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,111
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,653 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,781
−30%vs 2000
vs $16,869 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$325
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
26.8% rent
1.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(10,559)
Black3.6%(516)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(2,817)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(6,888)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(13,222)
Black4.1%(635)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,853)
Asian0.8%(127)
Other10.8%(1,691)
Diversity Score51.1%(8,016)
51
+6%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Borger, Texas?

Borger, Texas has about 15,675 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Borger, Texas?

The typical household in Borger, Texas earns about $26,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Borger, Texas expensive?

In Borger, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Borger, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Borger, Texas?

About 15.0% of people in Borger, 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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