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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Borger

Texas · 14,302 residents · 8.984 sq mi
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Borger has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,653. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,302
−9%since 1990
from 15,675 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,592 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,745 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+5%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Borger
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,653
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,869
+43%since 1990
from $11,781 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.1
−15%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+14%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,302 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Borger, Texas?

The typical household in Borger, Texas earns about $34,653 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 $39,400, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Borger, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 12.0% of people in Borger, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Borger, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Borger, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,373 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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