Baytown is a city located in Harris County Texas. Baytown has a 2024 population of 83,633. Baytown is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85,369 in 2020.
The average household income in Baytown is $77,518 with a poverty rate of 17.43%. The median age in Baytown is 33.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baytown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,204 | 53.53% |
| Black or African American | 13,177 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 12,870 | 15.24% |
| Other race | 11,380 | 13.48% |
| Asian | 1,448 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 253 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.14% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,749 | 2.73 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 12,968 | 3.5 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 10,210 | 1.19 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 5,331 | 3.44 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Male | 2,240 | 3.55 | 61.3 | 38.8 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,289 | 11.93% |
| Associates Degree | 5,438 | 10.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,893 | 9.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,733 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 15,769 | 29.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,831 | 11.06% |
| Some College | 11,762 | 22.31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,285 | 14,863 | 1,720 |
| White | 18,119 | 16,903 | 3,923 |
| Black | 8,132 | 7,038 | 1,288 |
| 2+ Races | 6,745 | 4,074 | 731 |
| Other Race | 6,302 | 3,805 | 332 |
| Asian | 1,173 | 1,026 | 552 |
| Native American | 250 | 249 | 75 |
| Islander | 117 | 117 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,355 | $73,787 | $47,759 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,987 | $71,739 | $76,156 |
| High School Graduate | $41,177 | $51,139 | $25,440 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,656 | $35,478 | $20,939 |
| Overall | $42,936 | $52,209 | $31,404 |
| Some College | $45,691 | $67,568 | $33,057 |
$42,936
Average Earnings
$52,209
Average Male
$31,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.02% of Baytown residents speak only English, while 42.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,048 | 8,214 | 18.65% |
| White | 23,958 | 3,387 | 14.14% |
| Black | 13,040 | 2,620 | 20.09% |
| Multiple | 12,850 | 2,152 | 16.75% |
| Other | 11,352 | 1,767 | 15.57% |
| Asian | 1,400 | 268 | 19.14% |
| Native | 253 | 4 | 1.58% |
17.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.53%
Male Poverty Rate
20.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baytown is Black, with 20.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baytown is Native, with 1.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.53% |
| High School | 16.18% |
| Some College | 12.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.7% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,580 | $83,407 |
| Households | $61,158 | $77,518 |
| Married Families | $85,234 | $98,380 |
| Non Families | $43,798 | $61,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,709
Number of Veterans
3,195
Male Veterans
514
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,197 |
| Vietnam | 1,097 |
| First Gulf War | 920 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,392 |
| 65 to 74 | 729 |
| 55 to 64 | 685 |
| 18 to 34 | 461 |
| 75+ | 442 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,637 | 7.93% |
| Black | 622 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 1.89% |
| 2+ Races | 232 | 2.75% |
| Other Race | 188 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 17 | 6.72% |
| Islander | 13 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
61.39%
Born in Baytown
79.25%
Native Born
20.75%
Foreign Born
12.09%
Non Citizen
8.66%
Naturalized
79.25% of Baytown residents were born in the United States, with 61.39% having been born in Texas. 12.09% 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 | 81,463 | -434 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 81,897 | -434 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 82,331 | -434 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 82,765 | -434 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 83,199 | -434 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 83,633 | -434 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 84,067 | -303 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 84,370 | 47 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 84,323 | -1,046 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 85,369 | 7,725 | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 77,644 | 591 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 77,053 | -119 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 77,172 | 308 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 76,864 | 89 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 76,775 | 366 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 76,409 | 594 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 75,815 | 2,024 | 2.74% |
| 2012 | 73,791 | 817 | 1.12% |
| 2011 | 72,974 | 745 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 72,229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 66,430 | 2,580 | 4.04% |
| 1990 | 63,850 | 6,927 | 12.17% |
| 1980 | 56,923 | 12,943 | 29.43% |
| 1970 | 43,980 | 15,821 | 56.18% |
| 1960 | 28,159 | 5,176 | 22.52% |
| 1950 | 22,983 | 18,183 | 378.81% |
| 1940 | 4,800 | -76,663 | -94.11% |