Welcome to Borden County

Borden County

Borden County

  • Population: 631; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Gail
  • Borden County, created in 1876, was named for Gail Borden, Jr., the inventor of condensed milk. 

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

Major Towns

  • Gail – County Seat

School Districts

Borden County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Borden County is 599. The population is expected to shrink to 565 by 2029 - a growth rate of -1.16%.

The median age of Borden County residents is 45.

The diversity index of Borden County is 40.5, meaning that there is a 41% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Borden County is $107,287 and projected to be $117,076 in 2029. Per capita income is $43,524, projected to be $47,452 in 2029. 3.51% of households – 21 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,507,820 and the average disposable income is $86,481.

There are 350 housing units in Borden County; 183 are owner-occupied, 60 are rented, and 107 are vacant. The average home value is $273,361, with 34 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 33 businesses in Borden County, employing 300 workers and pulling from a labor force of 267 age 16 and above. 70 workers commute into Borden County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

197 residents both live and work in/around Borden County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 19.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 206 drive alone, 30 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 13 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 18 residents work from home.

86 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 36 have associates degrees, 118 have bachelor’s degrees, and 45 hold a graduate or professional degree.