Baylor County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Baylor County, Texas, had a population of approximately 3,465 people. The racial makeup was predominantly White (94.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), African American (1.0%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (0.3%). The county had 1,607 households with an average household size of 2.13 individuals. The median age was 44.8 years. The median household income was around $45,031 with a poverty rate of about 18.3%.

As of the latest data, Baylor County, TX has approximately 1,900 housing units. The median home value is around $58,000. Homeownership rate is roughly 70%. The median monthly housing costs for homeowners with a mortgage is about $800, while it's around $300 for those without a mortgage. The median rent is approximately $600 per month. Housing vacancy rate stands at about 20%, reflecting a mix of occupied and unoccupied homes in the county.

As of the most recent election cycle, Baylor County, Texas, participates in federal, state, and local elections. The county conducts elections for positions such as the U.S. President, U.S. Senators, U.S. House Representatives, Texas Governor, state legislators, county judges, and commissioners, among others.

For instance, in the 2020 Presidential election, Baylor County recorded approximately 1,700 total votes with the following distribution: Donald Trump (Republican) received around 85% of the votes, and Joe Biden (Democrat) received about 13%. Local elections often feature candidates for sheriff, county clerk, and various local board positions. Participation in non-presidential years may be lower, in the range of 1,000 to 1,500 votes.

Candidates vary by election cycle, and detailed, updated candidate lists can typically be found on the Baylor County Elections Office website or the Texas Secretary of State's portal. Early voting is usually available, along with multiple polling locations to accommodate voters.

As of the most recent data, Baylor County, TX, exhibits the following educational attainment levels:

• High School Graduates: Approximately 83.5% of residents age 25 and over have completed high school or higher.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: Around 14.3% of residents age 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

For comparison, the national average rates are:

• High School Graduates: Approximately 88.5%.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: About 33.1%.

Texas state averages are:

• High School Graduates: Around 84.4%.
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: Approximately 31.5%.

Thus, Baylor County's educational attainment lags behind both state (Texas) and national rates in both high school and bachelor's degree completion. The lower percentages highlight a notable disparity in higher education achievement levels.

As of the most recent data, Baylor County, Texas has a labor force participation rate of approximately 52.1%, which is lower than both the national average of around 63% and the Texas state average of roughly 64%. The unemployment rate in Baylor County stands at about 4.5%, slightly higher than the national average of around 3.5% and the Texas state average of 4.1%.

Top industries in Baylor County include Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting, which employ about 22% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 1.3%. Healthcare and Social Assistance, and Retail Trade are also major sectors, employing around 10% and 13% of the workforce, respectively, though these numbers are lower when compared to the national averages of roughly 14% and 11%.

These figures illustrate a local economy heavily reliant on agriculture, in contrast to broader state and national employment patterns.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in Baylor County, Texas, is approximately $41,000. This falls significantly below both the national median household income, which is around $68,700, and the state of Texas's median of about $63,000.

Income Comparison Table

Baylor County’s lower income level highlights economic challenges compared to the broader state and national figures.

Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau
• Income data (2020)

Baylor County, TX, has an overall low crime rate compared to both the state and national averages. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Baylor County is 2.5 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate stands at 7.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. Here is a statistical table outlining various types of crimes:

These figures indicate that Baylor County enjoys a relatively low incidence of crime, with property crimes being more prevalent than violent crimes.