Borden County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Borden County is located in Texas with a total population of 723. It is the 250th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Borden County is 30.0 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 33.2% of the population under 18, Borden County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Borden County is $64,250. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Borden County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Borden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Borden County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Borden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.