City · Texas
Baytown, Texas
Baytown, city, mostly in Harris County (94.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Chambers County, Texas. Baytown had 86,561 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 83,701 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 85,205 (±42). GEOID 4806128.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
86,561
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 83,701 · ACS 2020-2024: 85,205 ±42
Median household income
$59,910
±$6,242 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$197,300
±$6,236 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,307
±$39 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Baytown and what county is it in?
Baytown is a city mostly in Harris County (94.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Chambers County, Texas. It covers 40.5 square miles of land, 2,067 residents per square mile in 2020.
Baytown is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 78,840 | 94.2% |
| Chambers County | 4,861 | 5.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Baytown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 86,561 people lived in Baytown on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 83,701 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 85,205 (±42).
| Measure | Baytown | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 85,205 ±42 | 4,838,303 | +8,570 |
| Households | 30,964 ±1,035 | 1,757,164 | +4,490 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.09 | 2.73 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 34,125 ±1,004 | 1,917,790 | +4,913 |
Baytown's population since 2000
From 66,430 in 2000 to 86,561 in 2025: up 30.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Baytown 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 Baytown?
The median resident of Baytown is 34.0 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.5%. 20.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baytown | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±1.1 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±1.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±0.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±1.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.7% ±3.0 pts | 44.0% | +4.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.5% ±2.2 pts | 26.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.0% ±2.0 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.7% ±2.2 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.8% ±3.2 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±1.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.9% ±2.9 pts | 20.9% | +6.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.6% ±2.5 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±1.7 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±1.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±2.5 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Baytown earn?
Half of Baytown's 30,964 households earn less than $59,910 a year (±$6,242), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,482 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,572 after inflation. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baytown | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,910 ±$6,242 | $74,983 | −$10,572 |
| Mean household income | $81,210 ±$4,256 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,957 ±$1,573 | $41,006 | −$2,798 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% ±2.9 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.8% ±5.4 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0% ±2.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±0.9 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±1.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
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 Baytown?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Baytown's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,300 by its owner (±$6,236). The median renter pays $1,307 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baytown | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,300 ±$6,236 | $276,600 | +$49,740 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307 ±$39 | $1,401 | +$144 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4% ±4.6 pts | 44.4% | +6.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,761 ±$76 | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±2.5 pts | 54.7% | −4.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±2.5 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 34,125 ±1,004 | 1,917,790 | +4,913 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7% ±2.2 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.6% ±1.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 Baytown building?
Builders took permits for 233 new housing units in Baytown in 2025 (229 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Baytown work and get to work?
79.9% of Baytown's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.
| Measure | Baytown | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.0% ±1.3 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% ±1.8 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±2.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 12.9% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±1.3 | 29.0 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 Baytown?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Baytown, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,542 (Tract 2536.02) to $103,438 (Tract 2532.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2535.01Harris County | 8,875 | $75,425 |
| Tract 2538Harris County | 7,805 | $51,898 |
| Tract 2541Harris County | 6,168 | $67,619 |
| Tract 2537Harris County | 6,116 | $58,083 |
| Tract 7102.01Chambers County | 9,570 | $99,885 |
| Tract 2543Harris County | 5,272 | $48,010 |
| Tract 2536.01Harris County | 4,254 | $98,152 |
| Tract 2536.02Harris County | 4,180 | $36,542 |
| Tract 7102.02Chambers County | 15,383 | $132,606 |
| Tract 2539Harris County | 4,042 | $77,132 |
| Tract 2532.01Harris County | 6,367 | $103,438 |
| Tract 2540Harris County | 3,662 | $51,618 |
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 Baytown) · Census block assignment files
How does Baytown compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Baytown is the 417th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Baytown ranks 588th 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 | 49th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 511th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 190th | 979 |
| Median household income | 588th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 554th | 978 |
| Median home value | 491st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 301st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 290th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 656th | 877 |
| Median age | 663rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 893rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 486th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 506th | 976 |
Baytown's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Baytown 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 Baytown?
4 of the 57 figures for Baytown 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 Baytown 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 Baytown.