Borger is a city located in Hutchinson County Texas. Borger has a 2024 population of 11,980. Borger is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,520 in 2020.
The average household income in Borger is $82,156 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Borger is 36.3 years: 33.2 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Borger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,490 | 68.48% |
| Two or more races | 2,201 | 17.75% |
| Other race | 914 | 7.37% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 257 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 132 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,218 | 2.9 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 1,925 | 3.62 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 1,711 | 1.27 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Female | 351 | 5.4 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 231 | 5.07 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
3.9
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 864 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,003 | 12.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,524 | 31.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 472 | 5.89% |
| Some College | 2,272 | 28.37% |
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 | 5,442 | 4,962 | 951 |
| Hispanic | 2,007 | 1,184 | 304 |
| 2+ Races | 1,089 | 780 | 203 |
| Other Race | 485 | 216 | 45 |
| Black | 261 | 257 | 57 |
| Native American | 214 | 182 | 20 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 24 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,738 | $85,662 | $48,819 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,278 | $67,875 | $66,194 |
| High School Graduate | $44,643 | $54,752 | $25,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,348 | $46,683 | $20,179 |
| Overall | $47,014 | $57,623 | $30,847 |
| Some College | $44,917 | $83,082 | $33,578 |
$47,014
Average Earnings
$57,623
Average Male
$30,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.16% of Borger residents speak only English, while 20.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,314 | 789 | 10.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,956 | 380 | 9.61% |
| Multiple | 2,187 | 244 | 11.16% |
| Black | 360 | 219 | 60.83% |
| Native | 257 | 69 | 26.85% |
| Other | 907 | 66 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 132 | 11 | 8.33% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.84%
Male Poverty Rate
16.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Borger is Black, with 60.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Borger is Other, with 7.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.89% |
| Some College | 15.11% |
| High School | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.45% |
| Female Employed | 9.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,542 | $103,982 |
| Households | $59,031 | $82,156 |
| Married Families | $100,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,107 | $43,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
722
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 246 |
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Second Gulf War | 139 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 244 |
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 75+ | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 2.9% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 20 | 8.1% |
| Black | 6 | 2.21% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
66.59%
Born in Borger
93.55%
Native Born
6.45%
Foreign Born
3.75%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
93.55% of Borger residents were born in the United States, with 66.59% having been born in Texas. 3.75% 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 | 11,305 | -135 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 11,440 | -135 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 11,575 | -135 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 11,710 | -135 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 11,845 | -135 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 11,980 | -135 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 12,115 | -138 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 12,253 | -160 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 12,413 | -107 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 12,520 | 136 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 12,384 | -145 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 12,529 | -190 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 12,719 | -107 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 12,826 | -133 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 12,959 | -87 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 13,046 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,056 | -75 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 13,131 | -20 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 13,151 | -169 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 13,320 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,302 | -1,373 | -8.76% |
| 1990 | 15,675 | -162 | -1.02% |
| 1980 | 15,837 | 1,642 | 11.57% |
| 1970 | 14,195 | -6,716 | -32.12% |
| 1960 | 20,911 | 2,852 | 15.79% |
| 1950 | 18,059 | 8,041 | 80.27% |
| 1940 | 10,018 | 3,486 | 53.37% |
| 1930 | 6,532 | -4,773 | -42.22% |