Bailey County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bailey County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bailey County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bailey County, Texas. The estimated population of Bailey County, Texas is 6,968 people, with a median age of 33.6.

We can look at the total population in Bailey County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,968
+0.75%
-1.83%
2020
6,916
 -2.59% -
2019
7,100
+0.11%
-
2018
7,092
 -0.08% -
2017
7,098
 - -

Population of Bailey County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
31.7%
34.6%
 -8.38%
Black/African American
0.2%
1.5%
 -86.67%
Native
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%
Hispanic
66.5%
62.7%
 +6.06%
Asian
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bailey County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.6 -0.3% 33.7 -0.88% 33.3 +1.83%
2020 33.7 +1.2% 34 +2.1% 32.7 -1.8%
2019 33.3 -0.6% 33.3 0% 33.3 -0.89%
2018 33.5 -4.83% 33.3 -6.46% 33.6 +1.82%
2017 35.2 - 35.6 - 33 -

The median age of Bailey County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 615 -26.74% 649 -42.17% 438 404
10 to 19 576 16.11% 586 +29.02% 564 760
20 to 29 463 -1.57% 356 +23.71% 439 412
30 to 39 527 +36.55% 422 -17.64% 671 336
40 to 49 276 +95.26% 337 +77.45% 448 631
50 to 59 447 -16.82% 325 -52.79% 373 177
60 to 69 441 -116.51% 383 -1.03% 96 370
70+ 333 +31.38% 362 +14.46% 437 412

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bailey County, Texas is $64,044.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bailey County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,379.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,230.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,441.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bailey County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bailey County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bailey County, Texas is currently $74,148.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.41% of households in Bailey County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bailey County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bailey County is $28,399.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bailey County by the total population of Bailey County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bailey County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bailey County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bailey County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bailey County over the age of 16 is 5,237.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bailey County is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 435 5.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 472 81.40% 11.70%
25 to 29 years 379 80.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 586 80.40% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 1,045 76.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 612 78.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 393 69.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 378 20.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 442 52.70% 3.00%
75 years and over 495 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bailey County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,598 57.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 17 47.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 93.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 515 73.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 3 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,223 62.90% 1.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,897 52.20% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bailey County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bailey County is 2,991, with median earnings of $34,535.00.

Women in Bailey County, Texas earning approximately 78.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,991 $34,535.00
Male 1,910 $39,813.00
Female 1,081 $31,065.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 257 $39,417.00
Business and Financial 100 $68,877.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 90 $43,176.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 126 $250,001.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $16,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $16,392.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00
Sales 571 $63,704.00
Office and Administrative Support 183 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 362 $31,270.00
Construction and Extraction 299 $33,309.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 138 $75,260.00
Production 277 $30,576.00
Transportation and Material Moving 244 $23,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 97 $73,678.00 160 $38,763.00
Business and Financial 73 $0.00 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 72 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $0.00 38 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 54 $16,063.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $37,875.00 53 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 323 $93,342.00 248 $6,531.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 183 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 291 $31,291.00 71 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 299 $33,309.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 138 $75,260.00 0 $0.00
Production 138 $0.00 139 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 244 $23,750.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,952 households in Bailey County, with an average household size of 3.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,372 families in Bailey County with an average family size of 4.18 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 934 183 255 580
Average Household Size 3.56 4.34 7.51 1.27
Total Families 934 183 255 0
Average Household Size 3.46 3.74 7.14 0

Poverty

Of the 1,372 families in Bailey County, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bailey County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,519 housing units in Bailey County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,952 77.49%
Vacant 567 22.51%

16.71% of the total 2,519 housing units in Bailey County are rental units. This is approximately 421 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,445 are occupied by the owner - or 57.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bailey County is $621.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bailey County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    86
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    213
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    117
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bailey County is $93,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bailey County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    277
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    661
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    222
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    132
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    94
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    54
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bailey County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bailey County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    37
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    400
  • 1960 to 1969
    696
  • 1970 to 1979
    731
  • 1980 to 1989
    170
  • 1990 to 1999
    150
  • 2000 to 2009
    86
  • 2010 to 2013
    212
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bailey County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    210
  • 1 vehicle available
    663
  • 2 vehicles available
    718
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    361

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bailey County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bailey County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bailey County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    379
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    924
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    110
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    115
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    33
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    112
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    566
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    53
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    88
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    199

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bailey County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Bailey County, Texas

We have data for 3 places in Bailey County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.