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Bardwell, TX

City in Ellis County, Texas. ZIP codes: 75101.

Population

963

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,160

ZIP codes

1

Bardwell and its ZIP codes

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Bardwell at a glance

  • Bardwell is about 27 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,000, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (53% below Texas) and median rent is $1,283 a month.

Local data for Bardwell, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bardwell, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,000

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$133,000

Median rent

$1,283/mo

Homeownership

56.9%

Bachelor's or higher

10.3%

Median age

29.0

Average commute

30.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (413), Irish Americans (69), German Americans (62).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellis County. PPP loans are for Bardwell.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,284

64,686 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,454 per person

Ellis County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bardwell, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.3%
  • Carpooled25.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home5.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bardwell, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

823

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

469

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

40.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bardwell, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

12.4%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

22.6%

U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts

ZIP codes in Bardwell

1 in or overlapping Bardwell. Population shown

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Cities near Bardwell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EnnisCity5.8 mi32.5
GarrettTown7.4 mi1.8
AlmaTown8.6 mi5.5
EmhouseTown10 mi0.3
PalmerTown11 mi3.1
BarryCity12 mi0.4
Blooming GroveTown12 mi0.9
ItalyTown12 mi2
WaxahachieCity13 mi49.8
RiceCity13 mi2.7
FrostCity14 mi1.1
BristolCensus-designated place15 mi5.8
Pecan HillCity16 mi2.1
CorsicanaCity18 mi23
MaypearlCity18 mi0.8
MilfordTown18 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bardwell, TX in?
Bardwell is in Ellis County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Bardwell, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bardwell include 75101.
What is the population of Bardwell, TX?
About 963 people live in Bardwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bardwell?
Nearby places include Ennis (5.8 mi), Garrett (7.4 mi), Alma (8.6 mi), Emhouse (10 mi), Palmer (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023