State
County
Land Area (mi²)
8.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,381.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.12%
Growth Since 2010
-8.38%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
20,576
World Population Review
Borger, Texas Population 2021
12,141
Borger is a city located in Hutchinson County Texas. With a 2020 population of 12,141, it is the 212th largest city in Texas and the 2698th largest city in the United States . Borger is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -8.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,251 in 2010. Borger reached it's highest population of 20,911 in 1960. Spanning over 9 miles, Borger has a population density of 1,382 people per square mile.
The average household income in Borger is $61,721 with a poverty rate of 16.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $767 per month, and the median house value is $76,900. The median age in Borger is 34.7 years, 34.4 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Borger Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Borger was:
- White: 89.49%
- Other race: 3.03%
- Two or more races: 3.02%
- Black or African American: 1.65%
- Native American: 1.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.06%
- Asian: 0.33%
The current population of Borger, Texas is 12,141 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,552.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,251.
Borger, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,576 | -181 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 20,757 | -181 | -0.87% |
| 2019 | 20,938 | -181 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 21,119 | -224 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 21,343 | -185 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 21,528 | -265 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 21,793 | -122 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 21,915 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 21,921 | -101 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 22,022 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 22,024 | -190 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 22,214 | 0.00% |
Borger Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,364 | 89.49% |
| Some Other Race | 385 | 3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 384 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 209 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 179 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 135 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.33% |
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Borger Population by Race
Borger Population Pyramid $2021
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Borger Population by Age
Borger Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,099 | 3.08 | 74.2 |
| Married | 1,985 | 3.56 | 92 |
| Non Family | 1,356 | 1.26 | 58.8 |
| Female | 537 | 4.75 | 52.3 |
| Male | 221 | 5.87 | 61.5 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
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Borger Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 926 | 11.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,682 | 34.15% |
| Some College | 2,202 | 28.04% |
| Associates Degree | 548 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 886 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 249 | 3.17% |
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Borger Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Borger Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,532 | 4,816 | 888 |
| Hispanic | 1,868 | 1,349 | 175 |
| Other Race | 197 | 165 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 166 | 72 |
| Black | 165 | 147 | 14 |
| Native American | 133 | 106 | 29 |
| Islander | 75 | 75 | |
| Asian | 34 | 27 | 11 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 40.45%.
Borger Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,474
Average Earnings
$41,345
Average Male
$20,168
Average Female
Borger Earnings by Educational Attainment
Borger Language by Age
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Borger Language
84.47% of Borger residents speak only English, while 15.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.01% of the population.
Borger Language
Borger Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,114 | 1,401 | 17.27% |
| Hispanic | 3,810 | 472 | 12.39% |
| Islander | 135 | 135 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 350 | 70 | 20.00% |
| Black | 202 | 58 | 28.71% |
| Other | 371 | 33 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 42 | 11 | 26.19% |
| Native | 179 | 5 | 2.79% |
16.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Borger
The race most likely to be in poverty in Borger is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Borger is Native, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
Borger Poverty
Borger Poverty Rate by Education
Borger Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Borger Married by Age and Sex
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Borger 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.
Borger Marital Status by Race
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Borger Marital Status
Borger Veterans by War
Borger Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 6.81% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 2.71% |
| Other Race | 54 | 24.77% |
| Black | 27 | 14.59% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.35% |
Borger Veterans by Race
Borger Veterans by Education
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8.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
Borger Veterans by Education
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59.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Borger Employment by Age
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Borger Employment by Race
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Borger Employment by Education
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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94.09%
Native Born
5.91%
Foreign Born
3.77%
Non Citizen
2.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.09% of Borger residents were born in the United States, with 70.29% having been born in Texas. 3.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Borger Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,141 | -137 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 12,278 | -137 | -1.10% |
| 2019 | 12,415 | -137 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 12,552 | -164 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 12,716 | -100 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 12,816 | -138 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 12,954 | -89 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 13,043 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,053 | -77 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 13,130 | -24 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 13,154 | -168 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 13,322 | -980 | -0.71% |
| 2000 | 14,302 | -1,373 | -0.91% |
| 1990 | 15,675 | -162 | -0.10% |
| 1980 | 15,837 | 1,642 | 1.10% |
| 1970 | 14,195 | -6,716 | -3.80% |
| 1960 | 20,911 | 2,852 | 1.48% |
| 1950 | 18,059 | 8,041 | 6.07% |
| 1940 | 10,018 | 3,486 | 4.37% |
| 1930 | 6,532 | 0.00% |