Booker is a town located in Lipscomb County Texas. Booker has a 2024 population of 1,343. Booker is currently declining at a rate of -1.4% annually and its population has decreased by -5.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,418 in 2020.
The average household income in Booker is $71,998 with a poverty rate of 15.61%. The median age in Booker is 34.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Booker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 51.44% |
| Other race | 392 | 30.55% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 17.23% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 464 | 2.69 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 230 | 3.6 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.02 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 91 | 2.57 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 10 | 5.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 19.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 4.07% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 24.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 19.55% |
| Some College | 150 | 19.69% |
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 | 398 | 210 | 43 |
| White | 301 | 280 | 102 |
| Other Race | 224 | 117 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 64 | 25 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,563 | $84,417 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,875 | $0 | $74,583 |
| High School Graduate | $68,929 | $75,385 | $37,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,571 | $31,250 | $8,565 |
| Overall | $44,792 | $57,813 | $37,083 |
| Some College | $43,438 | $48,167 | $41,250 |
$44,792
Average Earnings
$57,813
Average Male
$37,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.14% of Booker residents speak only English, while 58.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 805 | 116 | 14.41% |
| White | 366 | 78 | 21.31% |
| Multiple | 221 | 26 | 11.76% |
| Other | 386 | 19 | 4.92% |
15.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.9%
Male Poverty Rate
23.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Booker is White, with 21.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Booker is Other, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.49% |
| High School | 12.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,132 | $77,810 |
| Households | $67,569 | $71,998 |
| Married Families | $94,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,625 | $50,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 31 | 18.56% |
| White | 15 | 3.24% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.53% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
8%
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
39.98%
Born in Booker
70.07%
Native Born
29.93%
Foreign Born
22.06%
Non Citizen
7.87%
Naturalized
70.07% of Booker residents were born in the United States, with 39.98% having been born in Texas. 22.06% 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 | 1,249 | -19 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 1,268 | -19 | -1.48% |
| 2027 | 1,287 | -18 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 1,305 | -19 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 1,324 | -19 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 1,343 | -19 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 1,362 | 26 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 1,336 | -19 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,355 | -63 | -4.44% |
| 2020 | 1,418 | -66 | -4.45% |
| 2019 | 1,484 | -46 | -3.01% |
| 2018 | 1,530 | -19 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 1,549 | -63 | -3.91% |
| 2016 | 1,612 | -28 | -1.71% |
| 2015 | 1,640 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,626 | 31 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1,595 | 16 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,579 | 51 | 3.34% |
| 2011 | 1,528 | 21 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 1,507 | 0 | 0% |