Bartlett Authority

Bartlett is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,941 with home prices 1.3× below the Texas median.

Bartlett, Texas

With 1,941 residents, Bartlett sits in Bell County, Texas as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $67,438.

Definition and scope

Located in Bell County, Texas, Bartlett operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 31 and is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Bartlett has approximately 1,941 residents. The median age is 39.0 years. Roughly 82% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $218,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 38.1%
• Black or African American: 4.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 53.2%
• Asian: 0.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Bartlett is $67,438. Poverty rate stands at 14.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.5%. Educational attainment: 12.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Bartlett:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

Salado Bluffs Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Bell County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Taylor, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 837 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.