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Bosque County, TX
9 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Bosque County, Texas.
Population
18,687
Land area
983sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Bosque County
Bosque County at a glance
- Bosque County is 84% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,914, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,900 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $928 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clifton (3,503), Meridian (1,638) and Laguna Park (1,596).
Local data for Bosque County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bosque County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,914
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$200,900
Prices +11.3% in a year
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,384), German Americans (2,869), Irish Americans (1,821).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,092
3,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,828
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $8,937 per person
PPP loans
$21.71M
610 loans, 2,533 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$114K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bosque County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bosque County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
498
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
60
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bosque County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bosque County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bosque County, TX?
- Clifton is the largest city or town in Bosque County, with about 3,503 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bosque County?
- Bosque County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76634, 76649, 76652, 76665, 76671.
- What is the population of Bosque County, TX?
- About 18,687 people live in Bosque County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bosque County?
- Bosque County borders McLennan County, Johnson County, Coryell County, Erath County, Hill County, Somervell County, Hamilton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023