County · Texas
Bee County, Texas
Bee County, Texas. Bee County had 32,515 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (1 city, village or borough and 8 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 48025.
Bee County is the county of the Beeville, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,515
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,047 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,083
Median household income
$57,673
±$5,833 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$111,300
±$15,394 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,065
±$107 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Bee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,047 residents in Bee County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,515 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,083 over 880 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bee County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,083 | 30,188,424 | −1,528 |
| Households | 8,807±317 | 10,992,816 | +538 |
| Average household size | 2.76±0.09 | 2.69 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 10,650±94 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Bee County's population since 2000
From 32,359 in 2000 to 32,515 in 2025: up 0.5%. 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 Bee County?
Bee County holds 9 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Beeville with 13,086 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Beeville | 13,669 | $50,784 |
|---|---|---|
| SkidmoreGEOID 4868132 | 863 | $36,744 |
| Blue Berry HillGEOID 4808830 | 844 | $45,291 |
| PettusGEOID 4857116 | 449 | $70,654 |
| TynanGEOID 4874168 | 254 | not published |
| TuletaGEOID 4873856 | 231 | not published |
| PawneeGEOID 4856252 | 140 | $47,000 |
| NormannaGEOID 4851852 | 98 | not published |
| TulsitaGEOID 4873904 | 31 | not published |
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 Bee County?
The median resident of Bee County is 35.7 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 61.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.7%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bee County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7±0.8 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0%±0.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61.8% | 39.7% | +2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.7%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.7%±2.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.8%±3.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6%±2.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0%±1.8 pts | 33.8% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 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 Bee County earn?
Half of Bee County's 8,807 households earn less than $57,673 a year (±$5,833), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,862 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bee County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,673±$5,833 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,500±$6,610 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,011±$1,840 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6%±3.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.7%±6.7 pts | 18.7% | −12.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8%±3.4 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 Bee County?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Bee County's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 by its owner (±$15,394). The median renter pays $1,065 a month including utilities, and 49.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bee County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,300±$15,394 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,065±$107 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.2%±13.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,435±$104 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8%±3.9 pts | 62.6% | +8.1 pts |
| Housing units | 10,650±94 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9%±3.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.7%±4.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±1.4 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 Bee County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Bee County in 2025 (14 single-family), 0.4 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 Bee County get to work?
83.1% of Bee County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Bee County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.9%±2.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±4.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±2.1 pts | 14.4% | +3.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±2.4 | 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 Bee County's census tracts?
Bee County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,546 (Tract 9505.02) to $88,693 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract 950148025950100 | 1,630±400 | $68,468 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0148025950201 | 7,377±378 | $88,693 |
| Tract 9502.0348025950203 | 2,034±542 | $58,097 |
| Tract 9502.0448025950204 | 3,864±574 | $76,576 |
| Tract 950348025950300 | 5,745±795 | $65,553 |
| Tract 950448025950400 | 2,029±363 | $50,446 |
| Tract 9505.0148025950501 | 3,392±581 | $59,119 |
| Tract 9505.0248025950502 | 2,801±529 | $31,546 |
| Tract 950648025950600 | 2,211±442 | $43,839 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bee County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 94th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 98th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th of 254 |
| Median household income | 192nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 191st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 216th of 252 |
| Median age | 191st 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 Bee 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.