Total Population
20,136
Population
Growth Rate
0.90%
Median Age
48
Diversity Index
47.500
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
8,059
Total Housing Units
10,376
Owner Occupied
6,342
Renter Occupied
1,717
Vacant
2,317
Median Home Value
$157,727
Average Home Value
$257,683
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.94%
Per Capita Income
1.83%
Median Household
$54,551 $58,010
Average Household
$72,591 $79,374
Per Capita
$29,089 $31,849
Total Businesses
663
Total Employed
4,985
Workers 16+
7,586
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
1,005
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
39
Employed
985
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
117
Employed
584
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
61
Employed
441
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
76
Employed
336
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
50
Employed
275
Some
High School
1,128
Graduated
High School
4,234
Associates
Degree
1,372
Bachelor's
Degree
2,162
Graduate
Degree
930
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
3,622
Non-Resident Commuters
3,889
Drive Alone
6,189
Carpooled
643
Public
2
Work At Home
344