Demographics & People — Bay City, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,816 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,500 |
|---|
| Median Age | 31.6 |
|---|
| Total Households | 7,153 |
|---|
| Family Households | 4,571 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,690 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 2,847 |
|---|
| Asian | 391 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,438 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Other groups | 11,360 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,190 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,356 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,235 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,446 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,213 |
| Irish | 964 |
| English | 855 |
| German | 796 |
| American | 475 |
Language
| English Only | 10,507 |
|---|
| Spanish | 5,016 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 15,998 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 873 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 12,674 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bay City, Texas.
