Bledsoe, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bledsoe, Texas had a total population of 130, the 1630th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $27,375, which is 65% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 61.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 65% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (61.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Bledsoe Quick Facts
How Bledsoe Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120 | 130 | +8.3% |
How Bledsoe Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
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Other Cities in Cochran County
Cities Similar to Bledsoe
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Vista | 130 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| O'Brien | 130 | N/A | $33,300 | 8.3% | 72.3% |
| Rancho Banquete | 131 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Adrian | 129 | N/A | $77,700 | 19.1% | 11.6% |
| Fowlerton | 129 | N/A | N/A | 67.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 130, Bledsoe'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
Bledsoe is a small community located in Texas, within Cochran County. The total population is 130. It ranks as the 1630th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bledsoe is 31.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 43.9% of the population under 18, Bledsoe has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bledsoe is $27,375. This is 65% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 61.5%. This is 346% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Bledsoe, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bledsoe is Hispanic or Latino, making up 84.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (84.6% vs 39.7%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 35.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bledsoe, 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 Bledsoe, Texas?
Bledsoe, Texas has a population of 130 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bledsoe, TX?
The median household income in Bledsoe is $27,375, which is 66% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bledsoe, TX?
The poverty rate in Bledsoe is 61.5%. This means approximately 80 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bledsoe, Texas?
Bledsoe's population is 15.4% White, 0.0% Black, 84.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bledsoe, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bledsoe — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bledsoe, Texas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Bledsoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.