Bailey County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Bailey County, Texas has a population of 6,913, the 187th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,420 and the median home value is $105,300. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Bailey County Quick Facts

Population 6,91390% MOE ±341

Median Household Income $61,42090% MOE ±$15,970

Median Home Value $105,30090% MOE ±$14,281

Poverty Rate 12.0%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 33.3 years90% MOE ±1.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%90% MOE ±7.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 6,913 187th of 254

Median Income $61,420 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 0.0%

How Bailey County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,100	6,913	-2.6%
Median household income	$64,333	$61,420	No clear change (-4.5%)
Median home value¹	$85,780	$105,300	No clear change (+22.8%)
Median gross rent	$727	$931	No clear change (+28.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Bailey

$61,420

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bailey

$105,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.3%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 19.9%

$100K+ 34.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

9.7%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

6.2%

$40K-$45K

7.5%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

2.2%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

6.4%

$100K-$125K

18.3%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $931/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

26.6%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

15.8%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bailey County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Muleshoe	5,667	$69,097	10.6%	$98,600

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Population Overview

Bailey County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,913. It is the 187th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bailey County is 33.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bailey County is $61,420. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bailey County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $105,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Bailey County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% 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 66.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.9%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.0% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bailey County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bailey County, Texas?

Bailey County has a population of 6,913, making it the 187th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Bailey County?

The median household income in Bailey County is $61,420 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Bailey County, Texas?

Bailey County contains 1 Census-designated place.