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.

Borger, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,226

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59%7,213

Hispanic/Latino

31.7%3,879

Black

3.5%430

Two or More

2.4%299

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.6%201

Asian

1%127

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%40

Other

0.3%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%619

High School Diploma

23.6%1,907

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%751

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%1,419

Associate's Degree

8.4%680

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%1,059

Master's Degree

4%320

Professional Degree

0.2%18

Doctorate

0%2

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,400

Median Renti

$910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%3,327

Renter-Occupied

20.9%881

Total Units

6,142

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

31.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

109

$500–$750

174

$750–$1,000

205

$1,000–$1,250

155

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%6

2010–2019

2.7%164

2000–2009

3%184

1990–1999

4.9%299

1980–1989

17.3%1,065

1970–1979

12.7%777

1960–1969

19.6%1,206

1950–1959

22.6%1,389

1940–1949

14.6%896

1939 or earlier

2.5%156

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%3,229

Electricity

22.6%951

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%14

No Fuel

0.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,583

Mean Household Incomei

$83,093

Per Capita Incomei

$31,565

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

5,688

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

261

Residentsi

355

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing198 homes82% occupied$376/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers63 homes73% occupied$382/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,583/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

23.3%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

5.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.2% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.5% 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

1,1499.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,027

Korea

Canada

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

5,485

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

725(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.9%Insured

16.1%Uninsured