County Profiles

Bosque County: The Beautiful Gateway to Texas Hill Country

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.

Click on the cities within Bosque County for more information:

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Bosque County17,20418,21218,18718,155

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-41,016913888
5-91,118957937
10-141,2209951,015
15-191,204968945
20-24786891768
25-298571,011849
30-34835870943
35-39934941914
40-441,089922974
45-491,2559561,004
50-541,4121,179999
55-591,2761,3051,266
60-641,3661,4661,340
65-691,2551,4041,546
70-749471,2841,256
75-796369581,088
80-84473601772
85+533566651
18+14,04114,72014,715
Median Age454849

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Population by Race

Bosque County2022
Total18,187.000
White Alone78.560
Black Alone1.550
American Indian Alone0.870
Asian Alone0.460
Pacific Islander Alone0.020
Some Other Race7.310
Two or More Races11.250
Hispanic Origin18.650
Diversity Index55.700

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Growth Rate

Bosque County2022 - 2027
Population-0.04%
Households0.03%
Families0.06%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households6,7267,2547,3867,396
Housing Units8,6449,6239,2309,148
Owner Occupied Units5,8215,855
Renter Occupied Units1,5651,541
Vacant Units1,8441,752

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Home Value

Bosque County20222027
Median Home Value$162,161$177,370
Average Home Value$254,205$275,337
<$50,000589522
$50,000 - $99,9991,3001,167
$100,000 - $149,999797713
$150,000 - $199,999923960
$200,000 - $249,999412428
$250,000 - $299,999554637
$300,000 - $399,999535617
$400,000 - $499,999264303
$500,000 - $749,999203234
$1,000,000 +4954

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later226
2000-20091,291
1990-19991,333
1980-19891,616
1970-19791,296
1960-19691,221
1950-19591,026
1940-1949471
1939 or Before962

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Income
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Income

Bosque County20222027
Median Household$58,690$65,656
Average Household$81,622$92,081
Per Capita$33,179$37,543

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Household Income Base

Bosque County2022
<$15,000556
$15,000 - $24,999708
$25,000 - $34,999731
$35,000 - $49,9991,068
$50,000 - $74,9991,421
$75,000 - $99,999941
$100,000 - $149,9991,275
$150,000 - $199,999389
$200,000+297

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7,616
In-County Residents3,838
Out-of-County Residents3,702
Drive Alone6,500
Carpooled491
Public Transport3
Work at Home337
Less than 5 minutes871
5-9 minutes1,064
10-14 minutes597
15-19 minutes521
20-24 minutes558
25-29 minutes339
30-34 minutes803
35-39 minutes235
40-44 minutes440
45-59 minutes883
60-89 minutes558
90+ minutes410
Average Travel Time30

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees5,353
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt79
Mining11
Utilities36
Construction217
Manufacturing232
Wholesale Trade343
  
Retail Trade601
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers88
Furn & Home Furnish Str7
Electronics & Appl Store4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip46
Food & Beverage Stores270
Health/Pers Care Stores39
Gasoline Stations37
Clothing/Accessory Store7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music3
General Merchandise Str49
Misc Store Retailers43
Nonstore Retailers8
  
Transportation/Warehouse59
Information63
  
Finance & Insurance149
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn100
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv12
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other37
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing75
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv281
Legal Services39
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises33
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt14
Educational Services953
HealthCare/Social Assist1,033
Arts/Entertainment/Rec50
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs286
Accommodation71
Food Srv/Drinking Places215
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin333
Auto Repair/Maintenance24
Public Administration Emp491

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

Educational Attainment (25+)

Bosque County2022
Some High School949
Graduated High School3,896
Associates Degree1,352
Bachelor's Degree2,124
Graduate Degree866

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses681
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus23
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus39
Manufacturing Bus13
Wholesale Trade Bus30
  
Retail Trade Bus114
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus19
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus3
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus6
Food & Beverage Stores Bus29
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus5
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus4
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus2
General Merchandise Str Bus10
Misc Store Retailers Bus15
Nonstore Retailers Bus11
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus13
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus36
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus17
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus6
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus13
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus31
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus40
Legal Services Bus10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus8
Educational Services Bus29
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus39
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus14
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus52
Accommodation Bus14
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus38
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus75
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus9
Public Administration Bus65

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14

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