Bay City, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,672
Unemployment
7.0%
Poverty
20.3%
Median Home
$106,500
Median Income
$45,089
Median Rent
$879
Bay City SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
7
Bay City, TX Crime Report
705
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,027.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
71.67%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bay City / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 705 | 4,027.4 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 91 | 519.9 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 40.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 62.8 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 314.2 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 614 | 3,507.6 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 101 | 577.0 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 490 | 2,799.2 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 131.4 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Bay City, TX Cost Of Living
87
Bay City's Overall Cost Of Living
Bay City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bay City | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 101 | 100 | |
Bay City, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 4.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User Djmaschek | CC BY-SA 4.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Rankings for Bay City in Texas
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Population over time in Bay City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,672 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,681 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 17,487 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,558 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 17,499 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 17,499 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 17,575 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 17,588 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 17,635 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 17,671 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bay City
| Race | Bay City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 14.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 54.3% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bay City
| Gender | Bay City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bay City for adults over 25
| Education | Bay City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bay City, Texas
| Income | Bay City | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
