Borger, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

20,413

0.884% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.1

0.522% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.6%

11.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,470

5.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$102,200

5.91% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9,041

2.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Borger, TX had a population of 20.4k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $65,470. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Borger, TX declined from 20,595 to 20,413, a −0.884% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,211 to $65,470, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Borger, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.95%), Other (Hispanic) (5.18%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%).

None of the households in Borger, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Borger, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Borger, TX are Frank Phillips College (271 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Borger, TX was $102,200, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in Borger, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Borger, TX was 2 cars per household.

Borger, TX borders Amarillo, TX and Dumas, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Borger, TX is home to a population of 20.4k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.08% of Borger, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people).

In 2023, there were 5.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.9k people) in Borger, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Borger, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Borger, TX was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Borger, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Borger, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.9k ± 136
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.54k ± 639
White (Hispanic)
1.22k ± 454

24.5%

Hispanic Population

5.01k people

24.5% of the people in Borger, TX are hispanic (5.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Borger, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

5.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

4.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

954 people

As of 2023, 5.08% of Borger, TX residents (1.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Borger, TX was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Borger, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
458 ± 137
Gulf War (2001-)
204 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
181 ± 111

Borger, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Borger, TX employs 9.04k people. The largest industries in Borger, TX are Manufacturing (1,866 people), Educational Services (1,087 people), and Retail Trade (1,017 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($88,232), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($57,213), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,553).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.04k

2023 Value

± 710

−2.33%

1 Year decline

± 11.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Borger, TX declined at a rate of −2.33%, from 9.26k employees to 9.04k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Borger, TX, are Production Occupations (1,305 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,002 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (853 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Borger, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.04k

2023 Value

± 710

−2.33%

1 Year decline

± 11.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Borger, TX declined at a rate of −2.33%, from 9.26k employees to 9.04k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Borger, TX, are Manufacturing (1,866 people), Educational Services (1,087 people), and Retail Trade (1,017 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Borger, TX, though some of these residents may live in Borger, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,863

Median earning men ± $1,399

$28,346

Median earning women ± $5,010

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($89,408), Public Administration ($74,649), and Information ($55,768).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($51,111), Public Administration ($44,250), and Wholesale Trade ($43,103).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

35
Other Services (except Public Administration)
29
Retail Trade
18
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$188k
Manufacturing
$37.2k
Construction
$25.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Borger, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Borger, TX awarded 271 degrees. The student population of Borger, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 707 male students and 927 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Borger, TX are Hispanic or Latino (133 and 49.6%), followed by White (111 and 41.4%), Black or African American (10 and 3.73%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 2.61%).

The largest universities in Borger, TX by number of degrees awarded are Frank Phillips College (271 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Borger, TX are General Studies (116 and 42.8%), Instrumentation Technology (42 and 15.5%), and General Cosmetology (40 and 14.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,634 students enrolled in Borger, TX, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 743 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
116 degrees awarded
Instrumentation Technology
16 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Borger, TX was General Studies with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Borger, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Frank Phillips College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frank Phillips College with 271 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 125 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Borger, TX, which is 0.856 times less than the 146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 133 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,942) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,480) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Borger, TX was $102,200 in 2023, which is 0.337 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $96,500 to $102,200, a 5.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Borger, TX is 80.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Borger, TX have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Borger, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Borger, TX is $65,470. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Borger, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $124,917, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $117,588 and $113,409.

Housing

Property

$102,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,992

$5,618

Median Property Taxes

±$495

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Borger, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Borger, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.9%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 80.9% of the housing units in Borger, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Borger, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Borger, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $124,917, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $117,588 and $113,409.

The following map shows all of the counties in Borger, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,470

Median Household Income

± $5,440

6.94k

Number of Households

± 533

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.94k households in Borger, TX grew to $65,470 from the previous year's value of $62,211.

The following chart displays the households in Borger, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Borger, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (9.19%)
Worked At Home (2.69%)

In 2023, 83.7% of workers in Borger, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.19%) and those who worked at home (2.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Borger, TX have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Borger, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Borger, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Borger, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Borger, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Borger, TX (2.34k out of 20.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Borger, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.5% of the population of Borger, TX has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 9.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 9.59% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1641 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1629 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,641 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,641 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1,629 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.5%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

9.9%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

9.59%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Borger, TX declined by 7.29% from 15.6% to 14.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Borger, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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