Baird, TX Demographics
A map of Baird's Population by Race
Baird, Texas has an estimated population of 1,642, a large increase from the 1,479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baird, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Baird has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baird, that probability was 32.8% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Baird is ranked the 818th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baird was ranked the 831st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Baird's White Population
1,323 residents of Baird, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baird is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Baird ranks 267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Baird's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.6%.
Baird is more White than neighboring Clyde (71.7% White), Potosi (63.4% White), and Albany (72.4% White). Baird is less White than neighboring Putnam (100% White), and Moran (86.1% White).
Baird's Black Population
39 residents of Baird, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baird is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Baird ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 39. Black residents' share of Baird's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.4%.
Baird is more Black than neighboring Clyde (0.1% Black), Putnam (0% Black), Moran (0% Black), Potosi (1.6% Black), and Albany (0.3% Black).
Baird's Asian Population
22 residents of Baird, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baird is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Baird ranks 646th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Baird's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.
Baird is more Asian than neighboring Clyde (0% Asian), Putnam (0% Asian), Moran (0% Asian), and Albany (0% Asian). Baird is less Asian than neighboring Potosi (2.6% Asian).
Baird's Hispanic Population
170 residents of Baird, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baird is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Baird ranks 1420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Baird's population has decreased from 12.9% to 10.4%.
Baird is more Hispanic than neighboring Putnam (0% Hispanic), and Moran (8.9% Hispanic). Baird is less Hispanic than neighboring Clyde (25.3% Hispanic), Potosi (29.2% Hispanic), and Albany (20% Hispanic).
Baird's Native American/Other Population
21 residents of Baird, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baird is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Baird ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baird's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.
Baird is more Native American/Other than neighboring Putnam (0% Native American/Other), Moran (0% Native American/Other), Potosi (0% Native American/Other), and Albany (0.6% Native American/Other). Baird is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clyde (2% Native American/Other).
Baird's Multiracial Population
67 residents of Baird, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baird is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Baird ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Baird's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baird's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%.
Baird is more Multiracial than neighboring Clyde (0.8% Multiracial), Putnam (0% Multiracial), and Potosi (3.3% Multiracial). Baird is less Multiracial than neighboring Moran (5% Multiracial), and Albany (6.7% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.