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Borden County

Texas · 631 residents · 897.443 sq mi
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Borden County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,281. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
631
−13%since 2000
from 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5256006757498241990201020202024Borden County
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,281
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,412
+82%since 2000
from $18,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(624)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(528)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(19)
Diversity Score36%(227)
Diversity Score
36
+33%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Borden County, Texas?

Borden County, Texas has about 631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Borden County, Texas earns about $83,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Borden County, Texas expensive?

In Borden County, Texas, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Borden County, Texas?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Borden County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Borden County, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Borden County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Borden County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Borden County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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