Bosque County, Texas Demographics 2026
Bosque County, Texas has a population of 18,546, the 126th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,339 and the median home value is $184,500. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
Bosque County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Bosque County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 3,489 | $63,696 | 11.0% | $147,500 |
| Meridian | 1,546 | $61,607 | 11.9% | $112,100 |
| Laguna Park | 1,506 | $63,214 | 16.3% | $187,500 |
| Walnut Springs | 792 | $39,464 | 20.7% | $69,100 |
| Morgan | 446 | $53,816 | 24.7% | $83,600 |
| Iredell | 398 | $43,750 | 12.3% | $66,200 |
| Cranfills Gap | 303 | $60,417 | 11.4% | N/A |
| Kopperl | 126 | $89,375 | 4.0% | $100,700 |
| Mosheim | 103 | $47,000 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Bosque County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,546. It is the 126th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bosque County is 46.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bosque County is $69,339. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $184,500. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Bosque County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bosque County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower 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 88.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bosque 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bosque County, Texas?
Bosque County has a population of 18,546, making it the 126th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Bosque County?
The median household income in Bosque County is $69,339 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.
How many cities are in Bosque County, Texas?
Bosque County contains 9 Census-designated places.