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Bosque County

Texas · 18,212 residents · 982.971 sq mi
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Bosque County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,212
+6%since 2000
from 17,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Bosque County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,288
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,181 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,269
+22%since 2000
from $17,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(14,507)
Black1.9%(320)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,104)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(5,413)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(14,701)
Black1.5%(277)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(2,926)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other1.7%(313)
Diversity Score40.7%(7,405)
Diversity Score
41
+29%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bosque County, Texas?

Bosque County, Texas has about 18,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bosque County, Texas earns about $45,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bosque County, Texas expensive?

In Bosque County, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Bosque County, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bosque County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bosque County, Texas?

About 16.2% of people in Bosque County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bosque County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bosque County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,087 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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