County · Texas
Bailey County, Texas
Bailey County, Texas. Bailey County had 6,963 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48017.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,963
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,904 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,913 ±341
Median household income
$61,420
±$15,970 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$105,300
±$14,281 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$931
±$94 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Bailey County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,904 residents in Bailey County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,963 for July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,913 over 827 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bailey County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,913±341 | 30,188,424 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,209±247 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.06±0.33 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,740±204 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Bailey County's population since 2000
From 6,594 in 2000 to 6,963 in 2025: up 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bailey County?
Bailey County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Muleshoe with 5,162 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Muleshoe | 5,160 | $69,097 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bailey County?
The median resident of Bailey County is 33.3 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 66.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.9%. 18.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bailey County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3±1.5 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8%±1.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±3.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 66.0%±3.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.9%±3.6 pts | 39.1% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.7%±6.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.7%±5.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±3.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 28.6%±5.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.3%±9.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2%±4.9 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±2.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Bailey County earn?
Half of Bailey County's 2,209 households earn less than $61,420 a year (±$15,970), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,332 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bailey County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,420±$15,970 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,126±$18,720 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,881±$6,642 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±4.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0%±9.3 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±6.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1%±6.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Bailey County?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Bailey County's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 by its owner (±$14,281). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 26.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bailey County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,300±$14,281 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $931±$94 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.9%±17.2 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,055±$370 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±7.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,740±204 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±10.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.8%±7.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Bailey County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Bailey County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bailey County get to work?
82.8% of Bailey County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes.
| Measure | Bailey County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1%±4.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8%±6.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±4.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min±3.3 | 26.7 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 are Bailey County's census tracts?
Bailey County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,339 (Tract 9501.02) to $71,483 (Tract 9501.01).
| Tract 9501.0148017950101 | 3,924±525 | $71,483 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248017950102 | 2,989±458 | $42,339 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bailey County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 187th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 155th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th of 254 |
| Median household income | 150th of 253 |
| Median home value | 202nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 137th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 155th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 202nd of 252 |
| Median age | 220th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bailey County 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' school search.