Borger, TX

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2020 Population

12,534

1.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.8

0.288% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.6%

18.5% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,125

15% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$80,000

4.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

5,724

8.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Borger, TX had a population of 12.5k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $53,125. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Borger, TX declined from 12,698 to 12,534, a −1.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,183 to $53,125, a 15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Borger, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.6%), White (Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.33%), Other (Hispanic) (4.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%).

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.

95.5% of the residents in Borger, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Borger, TX are Frank Phillips College (252 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Borger, TX was $80,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Borger, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Borger, TX was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Borger, TX is home to a population of 12.5k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.48% of Borger, TX residents were born outside of the country (812 people).

In 2020, there were 3.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.97k people) in Borger, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.63k White (Hispanic) and 543 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

96.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.5% of Borger, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Borger, TX was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
7.97k ± 339
White (Hispanic)
2.63k ± 397
Two+ (Hispanic)
543 ± 407

29.7%

Hispanic Population

3.72k people

29.7% of the people in Borger, TX are hispanic (3.72k 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 Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,484,512 ± 36,982 people
India
279,123 ± 12,908 people
El Salvador
219,615 ± 11,461 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,484,512 Texas residents, followed by India with 279,123 and El Salvador with 219,615.

Foreign-Born Population

6.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

812 people

5.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

750 people

As of 2020, 6.48% of Borger, TX residents (812 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Borger, TX was 5.91%, 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
256 ± 113
Gulf War (2001-)
201 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
87 ± 76

Borger, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Borger, TX employs 5.72k people. The largest industries in Borger, TX are Manufacturing (965 people), Retail Trade (768 people), and Construction (632 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($76,725), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($75,962), and Public Administration ($52,083).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,589. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.72k

2020 Value

± 616

8.55%

1 Year growth

± 13.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Borger, TX grew at a rate of 8.55%, from 5.27k employees to 5.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Borger, TX, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (612 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (603 people), and Material Moving Occupations (587 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Borger, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

5.72k

2020 Value

± 616

8.55%

1 Year growth

± 13.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Borger, TX grew at a rate of 8.55%, from 5.27k employees to 5.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Borger, TX, are Manufacturing (965 people), Retail Trade (768 people), and Construction (632 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

$46,269

Median earning men ± $4,257

$21,984

Median earning women ± $2,884

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($77,002), Public Administration ($64,040), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,419).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,250), Public Administration ($46,471), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,542).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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 2020, universities in Borger, TX awarded 252 degrees. The student population of Borger, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 697 male students and 878 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Borger, TX are White (138 and 55%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (99 and 39.4%), Black or African American (6 and 2.39%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (6 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in Borger, TX by number of degrees awarded are Frank Phillips College (252 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Borger, TX are Industrial Technology (95 and 37.7%), General Studies (93 and 36.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,575 students enrolled in Borger, TX, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 781 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
93 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Technology
12 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Borger, TX was General Studies with 93 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

252 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frank Phillips College with 252 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 133 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Borger, TX, which is 1.12 times more than the 119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 138 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 99 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 ($2,220) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,898) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,018) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.35% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (5.56M), Some college (5.02M), and Bachelors Degree (3.9M).

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 $80,000 in 2020, which is 0.348 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $76,900 to $80,000, a 4.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Borger, TX is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Borger, TX have an average commute time of 14.4 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 $53,125. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Borger, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $95,650, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $60,848 and $51,167.

Housing

Property

$80,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,082

$3,133

Median Property Taxes

±$369

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

74.2%

Homeownership

2020

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.2% of the housing units in Borger, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

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)

Census Tract 9510
Census Tract 9509
Census Tract 9506

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Borger, TX was Census Tract 9510 with a value of $95,650, followed by Census Tract 9509 and Census Tract 9506, with respective values of $60,848 and $51,167.

The following map shows all of the places 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.

$53,125

Median Household Income

± $9,369

4.22k

Number of Households

± 416

In 2020, the median household income of the 4.22k households in Borger, TX grew to $53,125 from the previous year's value of $46,183.

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.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2020, the income inequality in Texas was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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 2020

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (15%)
Worked At Home (1.49%)

In 2020, 82% of workers in Borger, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15%) and those who worked at home (1.49%).

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

14.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Borger, TX have a shorter commute time (14.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.41% 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

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Borger, TX (1.69k out of 12.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

79% of the population of Borger, TX has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 9.37% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see 4240 patients per year on average, which represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (3054 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10469 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hutchinson County, TX.

4,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hutchinson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hutchinson County, TX see an average of 4,240 patients per year. This represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (3,054 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

21%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

9.37%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Borger, TX grew by 7.88% from 19.5% to 21%.

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.