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Bee County

Texas · 31,047 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 $45,287. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% 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 $88,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
31,047
−4%since 2000
from 32,359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+19%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Bee County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,287
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,392 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,568
+75%since 2000
from $10,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(11,352)
Black9.7%(3,145)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(17,450)
Asian0.5%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(23,042)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(8,600)
Black7.5%(2,316)
Hispanic / Latino62.5%(19,392)
Asian0.7%(211)
Other2.6%(817)
Diversity Score66.9%(20,783)
Segregation Score23.5%(7,310)
Diversity Score
67
−6%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bee County, Texas?

Bee County, Texas has about 31,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bee County, Texas earns about $45,287 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Bee County, Texas?

About 10.8% 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 19.4% 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 5,912 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 78102ZIP 78389ZIP 78146ZIP 78162ZIP 78391ZIP 78145ZIP 78125ZIP 78104ZIP 78142
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