Abilene, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Taylor County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
127,130
Population
1,192/sq mi density
$62,720
Median Income
$31,019 per capita
$178,900
Home Value
$224,585 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
427
Violent Crime/100K
1,772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,720 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
127,130
Census 2023
Population Density
1,192
per square mile
Land Area
112.1
square miles (290.3 km²)
Median Age
32.8 yrs
16% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 26.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
66.6%
Black
10.3%
Hispanic
26.9%
Asian
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.9%
Spanish
18.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.4%
Veterans
8.4%
40% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.1%
8% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.9%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.1%
76% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.446
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 127,130 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,192 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 112.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
Language
| English Only | 81.9% |
| Spanish | 18.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.4% |
| Veterans | 8.4% |
| Disability | 14.1% |
| Health Insurance | 84.9% |
| Uninsured | 15.1% |
| Broadband Access | 90.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.446 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |