Borden County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Borden County, Texas has a population of 713, the 250th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,625 and the median home value is $108,900. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Borden County Quick Facts

Population 71390% MOE ±135

Median Household Income $65,62590% MOE ±$21,776

Median Home Value $108,90090% MOE ±$40,411

Poverty Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.3%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 32.2 years90% MOE ±9.3 years

Homeownership Rate 66.3%90% MOE ±9.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.9%90% MOE ±11.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 94.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 713 250th of 254

Median Income $65,625 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.4%

Unemployment 0.3%

How Borden County 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	613	713	No clear change (+16.3%)
Median household income	$88,842	$65,625	No clear change (-26.1%)
Median home value¹	$188,668	$108,900	-42.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Borden

$65,625

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Borden

$108,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 33.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

8.6%

$35K-$40K

0.4%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

9.5%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

13.2%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

1.7%

$150K-$200K

14.4%

$200K+

9.0%

Employment

0.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.3%

Renter 33.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.2%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

18.2%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Borden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gail	243	N/A	12.3%	$108,800

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Population Overview

Borden County is located in Texas with a total population of 713. 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 32.2 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 35.2% 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 $65,625. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 94% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $108,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Borden County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Borden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

36.9% 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 9% higher 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Borden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Borden County, Texas?

Borden County has a population of 713, making it the 250th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Borden County?

The median household income in Borden County is $65,625 with a poverty rate of 7.4%.

How many cities are in Borden County, Texas?

Borden County contains 1 Census-designated place.