Ballinger is a city located in Runnels County Texas. Ballinger has a 2024 population of 3,564. It is also the county seat of Runnels County. Ballinger is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Ballinger is $65,374 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median age in Ballinger is 40.7 years: 36.5 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ballinger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,847 | 79.37% |
| Two or more races | 389 | 10.84% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 6.11% |
| Other race | 132 | 3.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,373 | 2.49 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 569 | 3.34 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 532 | 1.36 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Female | 185 | 2.74 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 87 | 3.32 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 239 | 9.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 8.29% |
| High School Graduate | 901 | 36.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 6.87% |
| Some College | 549 | 22.32% |
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 | 1,616 | 1,553 | 308 |
| Hispanic | 620 | 396 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 167 | 54 |
| Black | 192 | 114 | 35 |
| Other Race | 39 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,898 | $45,536 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,610 | $14,079 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $51,193 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,424 | $29,464 | $20,341 |
| Overall | $37,350 | $41,524 | $35,442 |
| Some College | $40,104 | $47,125 | $36,196 |
$37,350
Average Earnings
$41,524
Average Male
$35,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.94% of Ballinger residents speak only English, while 17.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 236 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 140 | 13.66% |
| Multiple | 347 | 59 | 17% |
| Black | 184 | 24 | 13.04% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.08%
Male Poverty Rate
15.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ballinger is Multiple, with 17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ballinger is White, with 11.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
| Some College | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.74% |
| Male Employed | 12.14% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,309 | $76,723 |
| Households | $54,583 | $65,374 |
| Married Families | $84,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $45,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 3.88% |
| Black | 12 | 6.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
78.37%
Born in Ballinger
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
94.95% of Ballinger residents were born in the United States, with 78.37% having been born in Texas. 3.15% 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 | 3,482 | -17 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 3,499 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2027 | 3,515 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 3,531 | -17 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 3,548 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 3,564 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 3,581 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 3,596 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,598 | -32 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 3,630 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 3,647 | 27 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 3,620 | -35 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 3,655 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 3,670 | -38 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 3,708 | 33 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 3,675 | 26 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,649 | -52 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 3,701 | -61 | -1.62% |
| 2011 | 3,762 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 3,768 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,243 | 268 | 6.74% |
| 1990 | 3,975 | -232 | -5.51% |
| 1980 | 4,207 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 1970 | 4,203 | -840 | -16.66% |
| 1960 | 5,043 | -259 | -4.88% |
| 1950 | 5,302 | 830 | 18.56% |
| 1940 | 4,472 | 285 | 6.81% |
| 1930 | 4,187 | 1,420 | 51.32% |
| 1920 | 2,767 | -769 | -21.75% |
| 1910 | 3,536 | 54 | 1.55% |