Baird is a city located in Callahan County Texas. Baird has a 2024 population of 1,542. It is also the county seat of Callahan County. Baird is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,478 in 2020.
The average household income in Baird is $63,310 with a poverty rate of 12.31%. The median age in Baird is 45.6 years: 45.5 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baird was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 90.61% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 5.53% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 1.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 639 | 2.64 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 302 | 3.32 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.16 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 76 | 4.08 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 29 | 3.72 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 11.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 473 | 36.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 3.82% |
| Some College | 366 | 28.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,105 | 986 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 55 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,577 | $52,115 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $36,528 | $13,879 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $34,135 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $34,045 | $50,377 | $17,008 |
| Some College | $47,024 | $51,600 | $32,500 |
$34,045
Average Earnings
$50,377
Average Male
$17,008
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.43% of Baird residents speak only English, while 7.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,422 | 158 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 50 | 27.78% |
12.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baird is Hispanic, with 27.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baird is White, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.68% |
| High School | 13.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
| Some College | 5.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $78,189 |
| Households | $49,402 | $63,310 |
| Married Families | $66,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,357 | $35,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 5.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.42%
Born in Baird
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
99.19% of Baird residents were born in the United States, with 79.42% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,622 | 16 | 1% |
| 2028 | 1,606 | 16 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 1,590 | 16 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 1,574 | 16 | 1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,558 | 16 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 1,542 | 16 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 1,526 | 11 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 1,515 | 10 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,505 | 27 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 1,478 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 1,485 | -16 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 1,501 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,505 | 19 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,486 | 14 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 1,472 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,465 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,473 | -12 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 1,485 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,484 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 1,491 | 0 | 0% |