Town · Texas
Booker, Texas
Booker, town, mostly in Lipscomb County (98.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Ochiltree County, Texas. Booker had 1,379 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,437 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,311 (±149). GEOID 4809448.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,379
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,437 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,311 ±149
Median household income
$69,464
±$7,069 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$150,200
±$32,916 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$946
±$57 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Booker and what county is it in?
Booker is a town mostly in Lipscomb County (98.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Ochiltree County, Texas. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,365 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb County | 1,415 | 98.5% |
| Ochiltree County | 22 | 1.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Booker, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,379 people lived in Booker on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,437 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,311 (±149).
| Measure | Booker | Lipscomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,311 ±149 | 2,918 | no clear change |
| Households | 453 ±67 | 1,025 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.35 | 2.80 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 540 ±74 | 1,432 | no clear change |
Booker's population since 2000
From 1,315 in 2000 to 1,379 in 2025: up 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Booker 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 Booker?
The median resident of Booker is 33.4 years old; 30.2% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 65.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.0%. 29.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Booker | Lipscomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±6.4 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.2% ±4.8 pts | 30.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±5.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±4.2 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 65.3% ±7.8 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.0% ±8.1 pts | 56.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.2% ±6.4 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 59.0% ±8.1 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±4.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.1% ±6.0 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.4% ±8.6 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.6% ±5.7 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±5.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.2% ±3.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Booker earn?
Half of Booker's 453 households earn less than $69,464 a year (±$7,069), against $72,560 in Lipscomb County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,586 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Booker | Lipscomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,464 ±$7,069 | $72,560 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,081 ±$11,036 | $92,240 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,548 ±$3,687 | $32,221 | −$8,105 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±6.3 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±11.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±4.5 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±8.1 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Booker?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Booker's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 by its owner (±$32,916). The median renter pays $946 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Booker | Lipscomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,200 ±$32,916 | $124,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $946 ±$57 | $876 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 7.7% ±12.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,509 ±$150 | $1,506 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7% ±9.4 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.3% ±9.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Housing units | 540 ±74 | 1,432 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.1% ±16.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7% ±8.6 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±4.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±4.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Booker building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Booker 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 Booker work and get to work?
86.7% of Booker's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.8 minutes.
| Measure | Booker | Lipscomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7% ±5.8 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±5.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±4.9 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±4.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.8 min ±3.5 | 19.9 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 Booker?
No census tract lies mostly in Booker; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Lipscomb County | 1,866 | $70,938 |
| Tract 9501Ochiltree County | 1,233 | $66,094 |
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 Booker) · Census block assignment files
How does Booker compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Booker is the 9,073rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 718th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Booker ranks 433rd 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 | 718th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 714th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 360th | 979 |
| Median household income | 433rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 718th | 978 |
| Median home value | 657th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 595th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 375th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 621st | 877 |
| Median age | 710th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 283rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 938th | 976 |
Booker's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Booker 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 Booker?
20 of the 57 figures for Booker 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 Booker 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 Booker.