Baylor County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,485 | — | #3,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,370 | -39.6% | #2,955 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #355 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,100 | -63.4% | #2,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $581 | -50.0% | #3,086 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +72.9% | #2,823 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baylor County has a population of 3,485, making it the #3,000 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baylor County is $45,370, ranking #2,955 out of 3,222 counties — 39.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Baylor County is $103,100 (-63.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $581/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.2%.
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79.4% of residents in Baylor County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.4% below the national rate.
About Baylor County, Texas
Baylor County, Texas has a total population of 3,485, making it the 3,000th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baylor County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baylor County is $45,370, which ranks #2,955 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Baylor County is $103,100, 63.4% below the national median. Renters in Baylor County pay a median gross rent of $581 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baylor County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.5 min.
Baylor County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.1%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
All data for Baylor 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.