Baylor County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 211th-largest in Texas
The population of Baylor County, Texas is 3,464 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 211th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $42,313, the median home value is $93,300, and the median age is 47.5.
The population of Baylor County has declined 4.7% since 2010 (3,708 → 3,533), a -0.34% annualized rate.
3,464
Population
-0.34%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$42,313
Median Income
$93,300
Median Home Value
Baylor County covers 867 sq mi of land at 4.0 people per square mile.
About Baylor County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Baylor County: the median home is valued at $93,300. With 3,464 residents, Baylor County is a county in Texas.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $42,313, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.3%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $93,300, with typical rent around $685.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 28.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 3.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Baylor County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Baylor County had a population of 3,708 in 2010 and 3,533 in 2024, a -4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,708 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.
3,533
Population (2024)
3,708
Population (2010)
3,708
Peak (2010)
-0.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,708 |
| 2011 | 3,696 |
| 2012 | 3,593 |
| 2013 | 3,581 |
| 2014 | 3,569 |
| 2015 | 3,610 |
| 2016 | 3,636 |
| 2017 | 3,554 |
| 2018 | 3,565 |
| 2019 | 3,525 |
| 2020 | 3,462 |
| 2021 | 3,456 |
| 2022 | 3,476 |
| 2023 | 3,499 |
| 2024 | 3,533 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
Age & Sex
47.5
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
26.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 26.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,313$-33,979 vs state |
| Mean household income | $61,655 |
| Per-capita income | $28,579 |
| Poverty rate | 14.3%+3.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Baylor County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
84.0%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
15.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$93,300$-167,100 vs state
Median home value
$685
Median rent
66.8%
Homeownership rate
2,170
Total housing units
71.3%
Occupied
28.7%
Vacant
33.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.5%
With health insurance
87.0%
With broadband internet
19.6%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
23.1%
With a disability
90.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.5%
High School+
28.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baylor County, Texas has a population of 3,464 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 211th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Baylor County has declined 4.7% since 2010 (3,708 → 3,533), a -0.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Baylor County, Texas is $42,313, with mean (average) household income of $61,655 and per-capita income of $28,579. 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Baylor County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.9%), Black or African American (0.8%), Two or more races (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Baylor County, Texas is 47.5 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Baylor County is $93,300 and median monthly rent is $685. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,170 total housing units, 28.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Baylor County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Baylor County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.