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Crime in Borger summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Borger. Key points include:
There were 280 total crimes in Borger in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Borger is 2,336.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Borger is 400.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Borger is 1,936.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Borger is 10.26% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Borger Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Borger / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 280 | 2,336.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 400.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.3 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 300.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 232 | 1,936.1 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 75 | 625.9 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 132 | 1,101.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 208.6 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Borger summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Borger. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Borger is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Borger is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Borger is $108,129.
The median income in Borger is $61,583.
Borger's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Borger Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Borger | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Borger, TX Weather
The average high in Borger is 71.7° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 40.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.4 inches of precipitation each year with 19.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Borger |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 40.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Borger Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Borger
The current population in Borger is 12,226. The population has decreased 7.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,226 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 12,398 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 12,505 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,612 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 12,534 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 12,698 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 12,856 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,919 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 13,001 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 13,041 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 13,121 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,141 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,144 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 13,229 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 13,218 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Borger
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Borger is:
59.0% White with 7,213 White residents.
3.5% African American with 430 African American residents.
1.6% American Indian with 201 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 127 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 37 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.
31.7% Hispanic with 3,879 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Borger | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 31.7% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Borger
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Borger is 50.7% female with 6,197 female residents.
Borger is 49.3% male with 6,028 male residents.
| Gender | Borger | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Borger for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Borger completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Borger completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Borger completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Borger completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Borger completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Borger completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Borger completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Borger completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Borger completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Borger | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Borger, Texas
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4.1% of households in Borger earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Borger earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Borger earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Borger earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Borger earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Borger earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Borger earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Borger earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Borger earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Borger earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Borger | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
