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Borger

Texas · 12,551 residents · 8.984 sq mi
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Borger has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,551
−12%since 2000
from 14,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+1%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,653 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,009
+54%since 2000
from $16,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(7,305)
Black3%(375)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(4,030)
Asian0.6%(77)
Other3.5%(439)
Diversity Score66.5%(8,347)
Diversity Score
67
+38%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Borger, Texas?

Borger, Texas has about 12,551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Borger, Texas?

The typical household in Borger, Texas earns about $53,125 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 $80,000, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Borger, Texas?

About 18.0% 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 13.6% 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 3,124 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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