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Baylor County

Texas · 3,465 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 $40,946. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 628 residents. 21% 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 $69,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
3,465
−15%since 2000
from 4,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Baylor County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,946
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,627 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,220
+60%since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(3,511)
Black3.3%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(382)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(1,206)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,797)
Black1.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(439)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.2%(78)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,280)
Segregation Score6.8%(237)
Diversity Score
37
+25%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−26%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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BAYLOR COUNTY VS
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BAYLOR COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baylor County, Texas?

Baylor County, Texas has about 3,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baylor County, Texas earns about $40,946 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Baylor County, Texas?

About 21.0% 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 14.8% 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 920 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.01
1 ZIP code
ZIP 76380
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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