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Bailey County, TX
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Bailey County, Texas.
Population
6,913
Land area
827sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Bailey County
Bailey County at a glance
- Bailey County is 93% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,420, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Bailey County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bailey County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,420
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,210), Honduran Americans (210), German Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,257
2,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.7M
FY 2026, $6,045 per person
PPP loans
$14.9M
274 loans, 1,939 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$61.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bailey County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bailey County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
490
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bailey County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.2%
U.S. 11.1% +19.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bailey County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bailey County, TX?
- Muleshoe is the largest city or town in Bailey County, with about 5,667 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bailey County?
- Bailey County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79324, 79344, 79347.
- What is the population of Bailey County, TX?
- About 6,913 people live in Bailey County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bailey County?
- Bailey County borders Curry County, NM, Hockley County, Roosevelt County, NM, Lamb County, Parmer County, Cochran County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023