Bailey County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bailey County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,044. It is the 185th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bailey County is 35.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.0% of the population under 18, Bailey County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bailey County is $70,625. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Bailey County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bailey County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.6% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bailey County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.