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Thunderbird Bay, TX
Census-designated place in Brown County, Texas.
Population
702
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
276
ZIP codes
0
Thunderbird Bay and its ZIP codes
Thunderbird Bay at a glance
- Thunderbird Bay is about 2.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,350, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,700 (77% below Texas).
Local data for Thunderbird Bay, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thunderbird Bay, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,350
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$65,700
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Irish Americans (128), Scottish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Thunderbird Bay.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,356
15,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
How people get to work
Thunderbird Bay, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.2%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thunderbird Bay, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
620
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
387
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 32°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thunderbird Bay, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Thunderbird Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| BrownwoodCity | 12 mi | 14.9 |
| EarlyCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Rising StarTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| BlanketTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BangsCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Cross PlainsTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ZephyrCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa AnnaTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| ComancheCity | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| ColemanCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| CarbonTown | 27 mi | 1 |
| GormanCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thunderbird Bay, TX in?
- Thunderbird Bay is in Brown County, Texas.
- What is the population of Thunderbird Bay, TX?
- About 702 people live in Thunderbird Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thunderbird Bay?
- Nearby places include May (7.2 mi), Lake Brownwood (8.5 mi), Brownwood (12 mi), Early (12 mi), Rising Star (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023