Bixby, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 294, Bixby's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bixby is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 294. It ranks as the 1453rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bixby is 29.1 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 35.4% of the population under 18, Bixby has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bixby is $86,447. This is 10% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bixby, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $105,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Bixby is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bixby has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (92.2% vs 39.7%).

Education

4.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 88% 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 82.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bixby, 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.