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Ballinger, Texas
Ballinger, city, in Runnels County, Texas. Ballinger had 3,499 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,619 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,583 (±36). GEOID 4805456.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,499
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,619 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,583 ±36
Median household income
$58,870
±$5,269 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$109,400
±$21,413 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$986
±$120 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Ballinger and what county is it in?
Ballinger is a city in Runnels County, Texas. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 1,034 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ballinger, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,499 people lived in Ballinger on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,619 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,583 (±36).
| Measure | Ballinger | Runnels County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,583 ±36 | 9,874 | −76 |
| Households | 1,455 ±134 | 3,809 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.21 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±155 | 4,990 | no clear change |
Ballinger's population since 2000
From 4,243 in 2000 to 3,499 in 2025: down 17.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ballinger as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ballinger?
The median resident of Ballinger is 44.7 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.3%.
| Measure | Ballinger | Runnels County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 ±6.6 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.9 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.9% ±3.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±3.7 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.3% ±6.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.7% ±6.3 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±2.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±5.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±4.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±6.7 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8% ±3.8 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6% ±6.2 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±4.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.2% ±5.1 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ballinger earn?
Half of Ballinger's 1,455 households earn less than $58,870 a year (±$5,269), against $62,632 in Runnels County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $52,690 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ballinger | Runnels County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,870 ±$5,269 | $62,632 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,803 ±$8,393 | $79,078 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,973 ±$3,291 | $31,622 | +$4,495 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±3.6 pts | 11.0% | −6.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.2% ±8.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±6.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±4.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±5.6 pts | 88.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ballinger?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Ballinger's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,400 by its owner (±$21,413). The median renter pays $986 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ballinger | Runnels County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,400 ±$21,413 | $109,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $986 ±$120 | $847 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8% ±20.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,092 ±$141 | $1,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1% ±7.5 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.9% ±7.5 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±155 | 4,990 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.8% ±5.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.4% ±4.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.6% ±6.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ballinger building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ballinger in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ballinger work and get to work?
85.9% of Ballinger's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Ballinger | Runnels County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8% ±5.1 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9% ±6.2 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±4.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min ±3.1 | 24.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ballinger?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ballinger (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9506Runnels County | 4,820 | $62,286 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ballinger) · Census block assignment files
How does Ballinger compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ballinger is the 5,870th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 463rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Ballinger ranks 607th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 463rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 701st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 509th | 979 |
| Median household income | 607th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 552nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 776th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 554th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 573rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 582nd | 877 |
| Median age | 145th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 372nd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 861st | 976 |
Ballinger's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Ballinger with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ballinger?
18 of the 57 figures for Ballinger on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ballinger are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ballinger.