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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Baylor County

Texas · 4,093 residents · 867.481 sq mi
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Baylor County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,627. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,093
−7%since 1990
from 4,385 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.8
+3%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Baylor County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,627
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,228 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,384
+48%since 1990
from $11,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$271
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
72.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.6% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,962)
Black4.1%(180)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(268)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score33.5%(1,467)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(3,511)
Black3.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(382)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,206)
29
−12%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+18%since 1990
from 14.2 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 Baylor County, Texas?

Baylor County, Texas has about 4,093 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baylor County, Texas?

The typical household in Baylor County, Texas earns about $24,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baylor County, Texas expensive?

In Baylor County, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,300, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Baylor County, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Baylor County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baylor County, Texas?

About 16.1% of people in Baylor County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baylor County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Baylor County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 292 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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