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Bosque County, Texas
Bosque County, Texas. Bosque County had 18,918 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 10 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48035.
Bosque County is one of the 3 counties of the Waco, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,918
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,235 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,687
Median household income
$68,914
±$4,001 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$200,900
±$11,149 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$928
±$129 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Bosque County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,235 residents in Bosque County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,918 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,687 over 983 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bosque County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,687 | 30,188,424 | +391 |
| Households | 7,496±216 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.07 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,348±55 | 12,128,515 | −419 |
Bosque County's population since 2000
From 17,204 in 2000 to 18,918 in 2025: up 10.0%. 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 Bosque County?
Bosque County holds 10 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Clifton with 3,523 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clifton | 3,465 | $64,653 |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 1,396 | $65,625 |
| Laguna Park | 1,372 | $60,833 |
| Valley Mills | 1,229 | $51,607 |
| Walnut Springs | 795 | $31,667 |
| Morgan | 454 | $52,500 |
| Iredell | 305 | $54,250 |
| Cranfills GapGEOID 4817540 | 277 | $60,833 |
| KopperlGEOID 4839784 | 164 | $105,000 |
| MosheimGEOID 4849512 | 48 | $49,659 |
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 Bosque County?
The median resident of Bosque County is 46.2 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.1%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bosque County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2±0.9 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.1% | 39.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9%±0.8 pts | 39.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | 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 | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5%±1.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6%±1.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±1.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4%±2.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.5 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 Bosque County earn?
Half of Bosque County's 7,496 households earn less than $68,914 a year (±$4,001), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,178 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bosque County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,914±$4,001 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,457±$6,168 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,803±$2,178 | $40,752 | +$4,022 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | −6.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 18.7% | −20.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4%±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.1%±2.5 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 Bosque County?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Bosque County's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $200,900 by its owner (±$11,149). The median renter pays $928 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bosque County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,900±$11,149 | $283,800 | +$51,125 |
| Median gross rent | $928±$129 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5%±7.2 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,549±$69 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±2.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,348±55 | 12,128,515 | −419 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±2.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6%±1.9 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 Bosque County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Bosque County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.6 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 Bosque County get to work?
79.4% of Bosque County's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Bosque County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.0%±2.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±3.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min±2.1 | 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 Bosque County's census tracts?
Bosque County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,896 (Tract 9503) to $87,532 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950148035950100 | 4,014±320 | $64,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248035950200 | 1,859±352 | $61,484 |
| Tract 950348035950300 | 1,677±319 | $59,896 |
| Tract 950448035950400 | 3,832±383 | $87,532 |
| Tract 950548035950500 | 2,951±177 | $60,906 |
| Tract 950648035950600 | 1,859±335 | $72,708 |
| Tract 950748035950700 | 2,495±353 | $61,699 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bosque County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 127th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 105th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 139th of 254 |
| Median household income | 94th of 253 |
| Median home value | 82nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 138th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 205th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 131st of 252 |
| Median age | 37th 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 Bosque 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.