Bullard: Demographics & People
Census counts 4,346 people in Bullard, in 1,538 households. Population grew 6.5% from 4,080 (2022) to 4,346 (2024). Median age 29.8 years. (7.7y younger than Smith County; 4.7y younger than Texas). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 58% White (non-Hispanic) and 22% Black. 83% of households are family-led. County is gaining 809 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 17% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.5% from 4,080 (2022) to 4,346 (2024) — about 10.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,633 (extrapolated at 3.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,036.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,412 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,080 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,346 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 4,346 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 5,036 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 29.8y is 9.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 29.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,346 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,200 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,370.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,309.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 467 |
| Population under 18 | 1,200 |
| Median age | 29.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,346 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 3,228 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 157 |
| Asian residents | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 605 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 42.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 4.6% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 22.5% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 11.0% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 58.2% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,231 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 850 |
| Share born in this state | 74.3% |
| Share born in another state | 25.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 19.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 5.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 108 |
| From Europe | 2 |
| From Africa | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
1,538 households. Averaging 3.2 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 83% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,014 families, 46% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,014 |
| Married couples with children | 470 |
| Single-parent households | 38 |
| Average household size | 3.23 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,356 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 403 |
| Family households | 1,278 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 83.1% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 1,538 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 809 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 48,114 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 47,305 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 809 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 114 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.2% |
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 073 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cherokee |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 39.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 44.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cherokee County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,654 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48073 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cherokee County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 40.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 52,646 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,346, booming, young community, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,346 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Cherokee County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade