Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Baird, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,642

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.6%1,323

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%170

Two or More

4.1%67

Black

2.4%39

Asian

1.3%22

Other

0.8%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%91

High School Diploma

30.5%351

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%112

Some College (1+ yr)

17%195

Associate's Degree

6.2%71

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%132

Master's Degree

3.2%37

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,800

Median Renti

$622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%417

Renter-Occupied

29.9%178

Total Units

822

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

27.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%19

2010–2019

3.2%26

2000–2009

3%25

1990–1999

3.6%30

1980–1989

6.3%52

1970–1979

12%99

1960–1969

8.6%71

1950–1959

13.4%110

1940–1949

19.2%158

1939 or earlier

28.2%232

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.4%294

Electricity

46.9%279

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%13

No Fuel

0.8%5

Wood

0.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,772

Mean Household Incomei

$77,636

Per Capita Incomei

$31,309

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

781

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$347/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing46 homes94% occupied$347/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,772/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

462.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

763

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

65(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.5%Insured

13.5%Uninsured