Beeville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beeville, Texas had a total population of 13,412, the 225th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $50,784, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 22.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Beeville Quick Facts
How Beeville 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 | 12,912 | 13,412 | +3.9% |
| Median household income | $41,838 | $50,784 | No clear change (+21.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $95,257 | $94,700 | No clear change (-0.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $928 | $1,061 | No clear change (+14.3%) |
How Beeville 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: 17.1%
- Black: 5.0%
- Hispanic: 74.3%
- Asian: 1.0%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 12.8%
- HS Diploma: 42.4%
- Some College: 19.5%
- Associate's: 10.2%
- Bachelor's: 9.3%
- Graduate+: 5.7%
Beeville Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Bee County
Cities Similar to Beeville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 12,582 | $50,337 | $231,500 | 18.9% | 15.7% |
| Jacksonville | 14,325 | $51,375 | $119,800 | 21.1% | 26.5% |
| Henderson | 13,385 | $61,285 | $173,700 | 21.5% | 14.9% |
| Kilgore | 13,470 | $66,295 | $171,600 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Levelland | 12,466 | $58,000 | $140,400 | 16.3% | 15.5% |
Population Overview
Beeville is a small city located in Texas, within Bee County. The total population is 13,412. It ranks as the 225th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Beeville is 31.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Beeville is $50,784. This is 35% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%. This is 60% 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 5.1%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $94,700. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Beeville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beeville is Hispanic or Latino, making up 74.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (74.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
15.1% 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 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Beeville, 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 Beeville, Texas?
Beeville, Texas has a population of 13,412 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beeville, TX?
The median household income in Beeville is $50,784, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beeville, TX?
The poverty rate in Beeville is 22.1%. This means approximately 2,872 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Beeville, Texas?
Beeville's population is 17.1% White, 5.0% Black, 74.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beeville, TX?
The median home value in Beeville is $94,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Beeville, Texas?
15.1% of adults (25+) in Beeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.