Bardwell is a city located in Ellis County Texas. Bardwell has a 2024 population of 676. Bardwell is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 7.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 627 in 2020.
The average household income in Bardwell is $57,868 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Bardwell is 33.8 years: 37.4 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bardwell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 54.34% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 24.55% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 11.83% |
| Other race | 33 | 4.94% |
| Native American | 29 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 216 | 3.09 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Married | 71 | 3.34 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 58 | 4.24 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 55 | 1.64 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Male | 32 | 2.97 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
3.49
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 15.01% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 6.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.97% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 39.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 17.19% |
| Some College | 57 | 13.8% |
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 | 168 | 139 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 60 | 6 |
| Black | 79 | 66 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 18 | 6 |
| Other Race | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,042 | $46,000 | $30,848 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,976 | $38,250 | $37,083 |
| Overall | $39,048 | $43,542 | $31,976 |
| Some College | $47,344 | $0 | $53,750 |
$39,048
Average Earnings
$43,542
Average Male
$31,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.46% of Bardwell residents speak only English, while 24.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 56 | 23.63% |
| Native | 29 | 12 | 41.38% |
| Black | 164 | 4 | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 2 | 0.82% |
11.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.7%
Male Poverty Rate
16.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bardwell is Native, with 41.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bardwell is Hispanic, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.03% |
| Some College | 23.53% |
| High School | 8.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Female Employed | 12.68% |
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,631 | $59,430 |
| Households | $50,455 | $57,868 |
| Married Families | $55,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,837 | $43,196 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
48
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 6.83% |
| Black | 12 | 13.48% |
| Native American | 12 | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
11.1%
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
81.14%
Born in Bardwell
90.27%
Native Born
9.73%
Foreign Born
7.63%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
90.27% of Bardwell residents were born in the United States, with 81.14% having been born in Texas. 7.63% 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 | 738 | 13 | 1.79% |
| 2028 | 725 | 12 | 1.68% |
| 2027 | 713 | 12 | 1.71% |
| 2026 | 701 | 13 | 1.89% |
| 2025 | 688 | 12 | 1.78% |
| 2024 | 676 | 12 | 1.81% |
| 2023 | 664 | 14 | 2.15% |
| 2022 | 650 | 9 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 641 | 14 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 627 | -68 | -9.78% |
| 2019 | 695 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 696 | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 693 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 689 | 12 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 677 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 672 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 665 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 661 | 7 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 654 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 651 | 0 | 0% |