Baytown, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baytown, Texas had a total population of 85,205, the 50th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $59,910, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 10.2% is notably above the national average.
Baytown Quick Facts
How Baytown 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 | 76,635 | 85,205 | +11.2% |
| Median household income | $70,483 | $59,910 | -15.0% |
| Median home value¹ | $147,562 | $197,300 | +33.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,163 | $1,307 | +12.4% |
How Baytown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 27.5%
- Black: 15.0%
- Hispanic: 51.7%
- Asian: 2.2%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 21.4%
- HS Diploma: 31.2%
- Some College: 21.8%
- Associate's: 10.8%
- Bachelor's: 9.2%
- Graduate+: 5.6%
Baytown Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Harris County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,328,253 | $64,813 | 19.9% | $277,800 |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | 18.9% | $209,600 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | 4.1% | $356,300 |
| The Woodlands | 121,002 | $140,701 | 5.5% | $511,700 |
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | 5.4% | $360,000 |
| Atascocita | 99,354 | $118,226 | 7.4% | $307,400 |
| Missouri City | 76,558 | $94,390 | 7.1% | $311,400 |
| Spring | 68,580 | $88,997 | 10.4% | $231,500 |
| Channelview | 43,605 | $64,422 | 20.3% | $195,900 |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | 3.6% | $420,100 |
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Population Overview
Baytown is a mid-sized community located in Texas, within Harris County. The total population is 85,205. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baytown is 34.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Baytown is $59,910. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 10.2%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $197,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Baytown is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.5%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 78.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Baytown, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baytown, Texas?
Baytown, Texas has a population of 85,205 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Baytown, TX?
The median household income in Baytown is $59,910, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Baytown, TX?
The poverty rate in Baytown is 18.2%. This means approximately 15,389 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Baytown, Texas?
Baytown's population is 27.5% White, 15.0% Black, 51.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Baytown, TX?
The median home value in Baytown is $197,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Baytown, Texas?
14.8% of adults (25+) in Baytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.