Bailey County, Texas
Bailey County: county in Texas, United States
About
Bailey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,165 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,697 inhabitants. Its county seat is Muleshoe. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Bailey County at a glance
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MuleshoePopulation 4,822
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Quick Facts about Bailey County
| Population | 6,697 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Bailey |
| Area | 2143 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0685,-102.8299 |
| Named for | list of Alamo defenders |
| Altitude | 3,907 feet / 1191 meters |
| Capital | Muleshoe |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:57:22 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bailey County is located at 34°4'7"N 102°49'48"W (34.0685200, -102.8298700). It has 4 neighbors: Cochran County, Hockley County, Lamb County and Parmer County.
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The largest city of Bailey County is Muleshoe with a population of 4,822. . See all Bailey County cities & populated places.
Bailey County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bailey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muleshoe | 4,822 | City in Texas, USA |
Official website of Bailey County
Official Website- Muleshoe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bailey County decreased by 6.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,175 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,139 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,124 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,966 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,223 | 3.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,196 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,066 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,015 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,000 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,697 | -4.52% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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