Bailey County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,913 | — | #2,743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,420 | -18.3% | #1,940 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.3 years | -14.4% | #3,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,300 | -62.6% | #2,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | -19.9% | #1,275 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.6% | #1,280 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bailey County has a population of 6,913, making it the #2,743 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bailey County is $61,420, ranking #1,940 out of 3,222 counties — 18.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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The median home value in Bailey County is $105,300 (-62.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $931/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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71.4% of residents in Bailey County have health insurance coverage, which is 22.2% below the national rate.
About Bailey County, Texas
Bailey County, Texas has a total population of 6,913, making it the 2,743rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bailey County is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bailey County is $61,420, which ranks #1,940 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Bailey County is $105,300, 62.6% below the national median. Renters in Bailey County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bailey County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 71.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Bailey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.9%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Bailey County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.