Total Population
18,320
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
49
Diversity Index
56.300
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
7,468
Total Housing Units
9,333
Owner Occupied
5,907
Renter Occupied
1,561
Vacant
1,865
Median Home Value
$179,714
Average Home Value
$241,265
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.26%
Median Household
$59,201 $63,858
Average Household
$80,715 $89,473
Per Capita
$32,934 $36,824
Total Businesses
626
Total Employed
5,389
Workers 16+
7,673
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
1,057
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
38
Employed
1,016
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
103
Employed
595
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
69
Employed
509
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
73
Employed
343
2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
26
Employed
293
Some
High School
782
Graduated
High School
3,958
Associates
Degree
1,423
Bachelor's
Degree
1,975
Graduate
Degree
833
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
3,914
Non-Resident Commuters
3,662
Drive Alone
6,485
Carpooled
578
Public
0
Work At Home
381