Bosque County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. 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%.