Total Population
18,187
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
55.700
Bosque County is a beautiful location within the region, with the scenic Bosque River winding throughout a landscape of rolling hills. The natural beauty has resulted in the county being known as an artistic destination, with several communities, working facilities and museums highlighting the area’s renown. Additionally, the county has a growing retirement community, with the city of Clifton having been listed in 2009 as one of only 40 Certified Retirement Communities in Texas. The growing interest, coupled with rising property values and low tax rates, mark Bosque County with huge potential for economic development, specifically in the health care sector.
Like regions across the country, unemployment in Bosque County has increased somewhat in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Bosque County had a total Civilian Labor Force of 8,247 in November 2020, with an unemployment rate of 6.0%, lower than the Texas total of 8% unemployed. In comparison, Bosque County unemployment was 3.4% in November 2019.
Clifton has a vibrant art scene, highlighted by the Bosque Arts Center, a three-story historic landmark built in 1923 on a hilltop overlooking the town and the scenic Bosque River valley. The Center has been the hub for all artistic endeavors in the county since the 1960’s, from housing nationally-recognized collections to currently working artists and sculptors residing in the area. For more information on economic development in Clifton, visit the Clifton Economic Development Corporation.
Meridian features the natural beauty and artistic offerings found along the Bosque River Valley, billing itself as “Top of the Hill Country.” As the county seat, its historical courthouse, built in 1886 and restored in 2007, is listed as a Texas Historic Landmark. Renowned artists George Hallmark, Lelahd Hensley, Teddi Marks, Dawn Sharp call Meridian home, which also hosts the National Championship Barbeque Cookoff. Learn more at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce or the Meridian Economic Development Corporation.
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Households
7,386
Total Housing Units
9,230
Owner Occupied
5,821
Renter Occupied
1,565
Vacant
1,844
Median Home Value
$162,161
Average Home Value
$254,205
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.50%
Median Household
$58,690 $65,656
Average Household
$81,622 $92,081
Per Capita
$33,179 $37,543
Total Businesses
681
Total Employed
5,353
Workers 16+
7,616
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
39
Employed
1,033
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
953
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
114
Employed
601
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
65
Employed
491
2022 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
30
Employed
343
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
75
Employed
333
Some
High School
949
Graduated
High School
3,896
Associates
Degree
1,352
Bachelor's
Degree
2,124
Graduate
Degree
866
Average Commute Time
30 min.
Resident Commuters
3,838
Non-Resident Commuters
3,702
Drive Alone
6,500
Carpooled
491
Public
3
Work At Home
337