Bosque County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Bosque County, Texas has a population of 18,687, the 127th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,914 and the median home value is $200,900. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Bosque County Quick Facts

Population 18,687

Median Household Income $68,91490% MOE ±$4,001

Median Home Value $200,90090% MOE ±$11,149

Poverty Rate 9.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 46.2 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 18,687 127th of 254

Median Income $68,914 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Bosque 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	18,296	18,687	+2.1%
Median household income	$64,179	$68,914	No clear change (+7.4%)
Median home value¹	$149,777	$200,900	+34.1%
Median gross rent	$978	$928	No clear change (-5.2%)

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

Median Household Income

Bosque

$68,914

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bosque

$200,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 34.9%

$100K+ 29.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

12.6%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $928/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

16.3%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

29.2%

75+

11.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the 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	3,503	$64,653	9.5%	$160,000
Meridian	1,638	$65,625	7.7%	$116,700
Laguna Park	1,596	$60,833	13.9%	$206,300
Walnut Springs	787	$31,667	18.9%	$81,700
Morgan	525	$52,500	29.1%	$81,800
Cranfills Gap	305	$60,833	15.3%	$102,100
Iredell	294	$54,250	9.2%	$68,600
Kopperl	123	$105,000	4.1%	$97,100
Mosheim	85	$49,659	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bosque County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,687. It is the 127th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bosque County is 46.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.1% 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 $68,914. This is 12% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $200,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Bosque County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% 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 74.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (19.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower 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 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bosque 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 Bosque County, Texas?

Bosque County has a population of 18,687, making it the 127th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Bosque County?

The median household income in Bosque County is $68,914 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Bosque County, Texas?

Bosque County contains 9 Census-designated places.