Abilene's Dyess Air Force Base, combined with rapid expansion particularly in the southwest, southeast and northeast sections of the city, has led to continued population growth in Abilene. Recent expansions in the city, as well as initiatives to lure in new businesses, have contributed to Abilene’s population growth. While growth has slowed down since the population boom in the early 20th century, it is still steady, with the most recent estimates showing an increase of 4.4% since the last census in 2010. This indicates that Abilene is continuing to grow at a slower—but still steady—rate.
Abilene, Texas Population 2022
125,355
Abilene is a city located in Taylor County Texas. Abilene has a 2020 population of 125,355. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Abilene is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 6.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 117,805 in 2010.
The average household income in Abilene is $67,808 with a poverty rate of 16.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $924 per month, and the median house value is $120,400. The median age in Abilene is 31.6 years, 31 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
Cattle ranching and trade helped to build the city of Abilene. The area was founded officially in 1881 and was marked into lots that were sold quickly to the campers that were looking to make a living in Texas. The first college came just ten years later.
In 1940, the city funded the purchase of enough land to provide a US Army base just outside of town. The station brought thousands of people to the area and helped strengthen the economy and the population during and after the Second World War.
Abilene Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abilenewas:
- White: 72.21%
- Other race: 10.94%
- Black or African American: 10.60%
- Two or more races: 3.11%
- Asian: 2.27%
- Native American: 0.86%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Abilene, Texas is 125,355 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 125,355.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 117,805.
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 173,880 | 910 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 172,970 | 910 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 172,060 | 910 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 171,150 | 721 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 170,429 | 412 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 170,017 | 329 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 169,688 | 1,346 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 168,342 | 869 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 167,473 | 31 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 167,442 | 808 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 166,634 | 1,049 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 165,585 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,658 | 72.21% |
| Some Other Race | 13,584 | 10.94% |
| Black or African American | 13,161 | 10.60% |
| Two or More Races | 3,860 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 2,820 | 2.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,068 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.00% |
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Abilene Population Pyramid $2022
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,786 | 2.58 | 54 |
| Married | 19,325 | 3.24 | 69.7 |
| Non Family | 15,454 | 1.36 | 41.1 |
| Female | 6,160 | 3.4 | 39.3 |
| Male | 1,847 | 3.21 | 48.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,533 | 4.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,277 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 24,542 | 32.20% |
| Some College | 18,035 | 23.66% |
| Associates Degree | 5,941 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,616 | 15.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,274 | 8.23% |
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Abilene Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,401 | 44,183 | 14,261 |
| Hispanic | 17,835 | 13,045 | 1,539 |
| Black | 7,684 | 6,254 | 956 |
| Other Race | 7,647 | 5,184 | 460 |
| Asian | 1,850 | 1,570 | 793 |
| 2+ Races | 1,702 | 1,412 | 233 |
| Native American | 619 | 577 | 106 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
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$32,474
Average Earnings
$39,500
Average Male
$27,596
Average Female
Abilene Language by Age
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Abilene Language
80.79% of Abilene residents speak only English, while 19.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.12% of the population.
Abilene Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66,966 | 8,500 | 12.69% |
| Hispanic | 29,733 | 6,538 | 21.99% |
| Other | 2,826 | NaN% | |
| Black | 9,651 | 2,509 | 26.00% |
| Asian | 2,648 | 484 | 18.28% |
| Native | 914 | 316 | 34.57% |
| Multiple | 2,765 | 313 | 11.32% |
16.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Abilene
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abilene is Native, with 34.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abilene is Multiple, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.18%.
Abilene Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Abilene Married by Age and Sex
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Abilene Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Abilene Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,206 | 10.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,292 | 5.82% |
| Black | 909 | 9.73% |
| Other Race | 510 | 5.46% |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 112 | 14.56% |
| Asian | 70 | 3.15% |
Abilene Veterans by Education
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7.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
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61.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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66.32%
Born in Abilene
93.23%
Native Born
6.77%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
2.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.23% of Abilene residents were born in the United States, with 66.32% having been born in Texas. 3.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2021 and 2022 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 125,355 | 645 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 124,710 | 645 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 124,065 | 645 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 123,420 | 645 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 122,775 | 589 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 122,186 | 303 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 121,883 | 176 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 121,707 | 1,059 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 120,648 | 851 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 119,797 | -56 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 119,853 | 1,091 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 118,762 | 957 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 117,805 | 1,875 | 0.16% |
| 2000 | 115,930 | 9,276 | 0.84% |
| 1990 | 106,654 | 8,339 | 0.82% |
| 1980 | 98,315 | 8,662 | 0.93% |
| 1970 | 89,653 | -715 | -0.08% |
| 1960 | 90,368 | 44,798 | 7.09% |
| 1950 | 45,570 | 18,958 | 5.53% |
| 1940 | 26,612 | 3,437 | 1.39% |
| 1930 | 23,175 | 12,901 | 8.47% |
| 1920 | 10,274 | 1,070 | 1.11% |
| 1910 | 9,204 | 5,793 | 10.44% |
| 1900 | 3,411 | 217 | 0.66% |
| 1890 | 3,194 | 0.00% |