COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bee County

Texas · 32,359 residents · 880.239 sq mi

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Bee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,392. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 31.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

32,359

+29%since 1990

from 25,135 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

37 / sq mi

+29%since 1990

from 29 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

31.8

+7%since 1990

from 29.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202431K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,392

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,614 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,625

+23%since 1990

from $8,619 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

24.0%

−3.5 ptssince 1990

from 27.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,300

−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $39,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$416

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $322 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

65.5%

+1.7 ptssince 1990

from 63.8% in 1990

34.5% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−12%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic77.5%(19,480)

Black3.2%(804)

Hispanic / Latino51.4%(12,916)

Asian0.6%(139)

Diversity Score75.9%(19,068)

2000

White, non-Hispanic35.1%(11,352)

Black9.7%(3,145)

Hispanic / Latino53.9%(17,450)

Asian0.5%(148)

Diversity Score71.2%(23,042)

Diversity Score

−6%since 1990

from 76 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.2%

−0.5 ptssince 1990

from 12.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

73.7%

+8.7 ptssince 1990

from 65.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 3.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.2 min

+6%since 1990

from 17.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bee County, Texas?

Bee County, Texas has about 32,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bee County, Texas earns about $28,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bee County, Texas expensive?

In Bee County, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Bee County, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bee County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bee County, Texas?

About 24.0% of people in Bee County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bee County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bee County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,224 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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