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Bee County, TX
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Bee County, Texas.
Population
31,083
Land area
880sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Bee County
Bee County at a glance
- Bee County is 69% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,673 a year, 27% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,300 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Beeville (13,412), Skidmore (1,183) and Blue Berry Hill (852).
Local data for Bee County, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices9
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants81
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Bee County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,673
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$111,300
Prices +8.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (17,127), German Americans (2,091), Irish Americans (1,610).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,442
8,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,902
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $5,265 per person
PPP loans
$23.6M
508 loans, 3,492 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bee County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bee County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
365
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
235
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 44°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bee County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.7%
U.S. 11.1% +16.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bee County, TX?
- Beeville is the largest city or town in Bee County, with about 13,412 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bee County?
- Bee County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78102, 78104, 78125, 78142, 78145.
- What is the population of Bee County, TX?
- About 31,083 people live in Bee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bee County?
- Bee County borders San Patricio County, Karnes County, Live Oak County, Goliad County, Refugio County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023