As of 2026 the population of Borden County is 556. The population is expected to shrink to 554 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.07%.
The median age of Borden County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Borden County is 41.5, meaning that there is a 42% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Borden County is $105,446 and projected to be $112,327 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,809, projected to be $47,242 in 2031. 4.5% of households – 25 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,765,151 and the average disposable income is $85,192.
There are 340 housing units in Borden County; 169 are owner-occupied, 62 are rented, and 109 are vacant. The average home value is $264,527, with 49 homes built in 2010 or later, and 11 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 30 businesses in Borden County, employing 305 workers and pulling from a labor force of 289 age 16 and above. 89 workers commute into Borden County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
200 residents both live and work in/around Borden County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 28.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 244 drive alone, 10 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 7 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 28 residents work from home.
127 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 32 have associates degrees, 93 have bachelor’s degrees, and 42 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
