Borden County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 250th-largest in Texas
The population of Borden County, Texas is 723 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 250th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $64,250, the median home value is $105,400, and the median age is 30.0.
The population of Borden County has declined 13.8% since 2010 (646 → 557), a -1.05% annualized rate.
723
Population
-1.05%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$64,250
Median Income
$105,400
Median Home Value
Borden County covers 897 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Borden County, TX
Borden County skews on age — the median resident is 30.0, younger than the national median. With 723 residents, Borden County is a county in Texas.
Median household income is $64,250, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.2%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $105,400.
College attainment is above the local norm at 35.3%, near the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.
Borden County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Borden County had a population of 646 in 2010 and 557 in 2024, a -13.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 669 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -1.01%.
557
Population (2024)
646
Population (2010)
669
Peak (2017)
-1.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 646 |
| 2011 | 632 |
| 2012 | 613 |
| 2013 | 646 |
| 2014 | 665 |
| 2015 | 655 |
| 2016 | 658 |
| 2017 | 669 |
| 2018 | 650 |
| 2019 | 656 |
| 2020 | 642 |
| 2021 | 618 |
| 2022 | 581 |
| 2023 | 570 |
| 2024 | 557 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
30.0
Median Age
57.8%
Female
42.2%
Male
13.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 27.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,250$-12,042 vs state |
| Mean household income | $107,695 |
| Per-capita income | $36,074 |
| Poverty rate | 6.2%-4.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Borden County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
86.8%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
13.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$105,400$-155,000 vs state
Median home value
-
Median rent
63.6%
Homeownership rate
352
Total housing units
67.9%
Occupied
32.1%
Vacant
36.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
98.6%
With health insurance
97.1%
With broadband internet
13.8%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
10.8%
With a disability
93.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.6%
High School+
35.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Borden County, Texas has a population of 723 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 250th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Borden County has declined 13.8% since 2010 (646 → 557), a -1.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Borden County, Texas is $64,250, with mean (average) household income of $107,695 and per-capita income of $36,074. 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Borden County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.2%), Black or African American (1.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Borden County, Texas is 30.0 years. Residents are 57.8% female and 42.2% male.
The median home value in Borden County is $105,400 and median monthly rent is -. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 352 total housing units, 32.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Borden County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Borden County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Borden County, TX Climate
Borden County, TX has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F) and receives about 495 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.3°C
Avg Temp
495
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 16 mm |
| February | 8° / 47° | 17 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 21 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 31 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 71 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 64 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 55 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 59 mm |
| September | 24° / 74° | 81 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 44 mm |
| November | 11° / 52° | 19 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Borden County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Borden County, TX are typically May, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.