Baylor County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Baylor County, Texas has a population of 3,485, the 211th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $45,370 and the median home value is $103,100. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

Baylor County Quick Facts

Population 3,485

Median Household Income $45,37090% MOE ±$9,031

Median Home Value $103,10090% MOE ±$13,576

Poverty Rate 21.8%90% MOE ±6.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Median Age 48.1 years90% MOE ±1.9 years

Homeownership Rate 66.2%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.2%

Cities/Places 1

Population 3,485 211th of 254

Median Income $45,370 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Baylor 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	3,577	3,485	-2.6%
Median household income	$50,138	$45,370	No clear change (-9.5%)
Median home value¹	$76,304	$103,100	+35.1%
Median gross rent	$644	$581	No clear change (-9.7%)

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

Median Household Income

Baylor

$45,370

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Baylor

$103,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%

$25K-$50K 29.0%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 17.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

7.3%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

7.0%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

8.2%

$40K-$45K

5.6%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

4.3%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

2.8%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.2%

Renter 33.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $581/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

14.5%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

30.2%

75+

12.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Baylor County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Seymour	2,623	$40,212	28.2%	$93,200

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Population Overview

Baylor County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,485. It is the 211th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baylor County is 48.1 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baylor County is $45,370. This is 42% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $103,100. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Baylor County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baylor County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Baylor 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 Baylor County, Texas?

Baylor County has a population of 3,485, making it the 211th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Baylor County?

The median household income in Baylor County is $45,370 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Baylor County, Texas?

Baylor County contains 1 Census-designated place.