Booker, TX

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Booker Overview

1,398
TOTAL POPULATION
660
MALE POPULATION
738
FEMALE POPULATION
89.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,124
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,572
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,591
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,822
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
716
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Booker Zip Codes

Booker Area Codes

Race in Booker

The most populous races in Booker are Hispanic or Latino (837 | 59.9%), White / Caucasian (781 | 55.9%), and Some other Race (349 | 25.0%).
Race in Booker
Race# Population% Population
Asian141.0%
Black / African American120.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino83759.9%
Native / Alaskan70.5%
White / Caucasian78155.9%
Two or more Races23516.8%
Some other Race34925.0%
Total1,398100.0%

Ancestry in Booker

The most populous ancestries reported in Booker are Mexican (654 | 46.8%), Central American (151 | 10.8%), Guatemalan (151 | 10.8%), German (111 | 7.9%), and Irish (101 | 7.2%), together accounting for 83.5% of all Booker residents.
Ancestry in Booker
Ancestry# Population% Population
American251.8%
Austrian20.1%
Burmese191.4%
Central American15110.8%
Choctaw60.4%
Dutch120.9%
English846.0%
European30.2%
French60.4%
German1117.9%
Guatemalan15110.8%
Irish1017.2%
Korean171.2%
Mexican65446.8%
Puerto Rican191.4%
Russian70.5%
Scotch-Irish171.2%
Scottish271.9%
Sioux130.9%
Swedish20.1%
Welsh30.2%
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Immigrants in Booker

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Booker came from Central America (382 | 27.3%), Latin America (382 | 27.3%), Mexico (287 | 20.5%), Guatemala (95 | 6.8%), and Asia (6 | 0.4%), together accounting for 82.4% of all Booker residents.
Immigrants in Booker
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia60.4%
Central America38227.3%
Guatemala956.8%
Latin America38227.3%
Mexico28720.5%
Philippines60.4%
South Eastern Asia60.4%
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Sex and Age in Booker

Sex and Age in Booker

The most populous age groups in Booker are Under 5 Years (75 | 11.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (94 | 12.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Booker
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (11.4%)51 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years65 (9.9%)30 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years39 (5.9%)86 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Years50 (7.6%)54 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years65 (9.9%)94 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Years37 (5.6%)70 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years17 (2.6%)27 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Years32 (4.9%)24 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Years29 (4.4%)55 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years47 (7.1%)16 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years43 (6.5%)44 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years55 (8.3%)29 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years29 (4.4%)66 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years39 (5.9%)27 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years17 (2.6%)21 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years10 (1.5%)21 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.8%)9 (1.2%)
85 Years and over6 (0.9%)14 (1.9%)
Total660 (100.0%)738 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Booker

Median Family Size in Booker

The median family size in Booker is 2.98 persons per family, with single male/father families (18 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.72 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (123 | 30.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.37 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Booker
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple266 (65.4%)3.22
Single Male/Father18 (4.4%)3.72
Single Female/Mother123 (30.2%)2.37
Total Families407 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Booker

The median household size in Booker is 2.70 persons per household, with single male/father households (18 | 3.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.72 persons per household. non-family households (97 | 19.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Booker
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple266 (52.8%)3.32
Single Male/Father18 (3.6%)3.72
Single Female/Mother123 (24.4%)2.46
Non-family97 (19.3%)1.11
Total Households504 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Booker

Out of a total of 504 households in Booker, 407 (80.7%) are family households, while 97 (19.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 124, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 86.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Booker
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-86 (17.1%)
2-Person Households124 (24.6%)11 (2.2%)
3-Person Households101 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households94 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households76 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (80.7%)97 (19.3%)

Female Fertility in Booker

Fertility by Age in Booker

Average fertility rate in Booker is 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Booker
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years36 (100.0%)188.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total36 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Booker

50.0% of women with births (36) in Booker are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Booker
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in Booker

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Booker
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (30.6%)141.0
High School Diploma7 (19.4%)65.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (50.0%)184.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total36 (100.0%)103.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Booker

50.0% of women with births in Booker are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Booker
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)

Income in Booker

Income Overview in Booker

Per Capita Income in Booker is $27,124, while median incomes of families and households are $66,572 and $66,591 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,398$27,124
Median Family Income407$66,572
Mean Family Income407$74,076
Median Household Income504$66,591
Mean Household Income504$72,841
Income Deficit407$10,822
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,39850.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,39849.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3980.39

Earnings by Sex in Booker

Average Earnings in Booker are $34,353, $53,750 for men and $26,863 for women, a difference of 50.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Booker
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male413 (57.0%)$53,750
Female312 (43.0%)$26,863
Total725 (100.0%)$34,353

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Booker

The most common earnings brackets in Booker are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (71 | 17.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (66 | 21.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Booker
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)20 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99915 (3.6%)14 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (2.7%)9 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)24 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.7%)3 (1.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (3.2%)18 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49931 (7.5%)6 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.7%)8 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (3.4%)13 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99932 (7.7%)3 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (4.8%)66 (21.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (6.3%)18 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99923 (5.6%)17 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)10 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (1.7%)3 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (2.9%)5 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99934 (8.2%)31 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99955 (13.3%)39 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (17.2%)3 (1.0%)
$100,000+43 (10.4%)2 (0.6%)
Total413 (100.0%)312 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Booker

Average earnings in Booker are $57,917 for men and $32,813 for women, a difference of 43.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,833, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,722. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,000, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $8,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Booker
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,722$8,750
High School Diploma$68,854$36,250
College or Associate's Degree$55,313$37,188
Bachelor's Degree$80,833$56,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,917$32,813

Family Income in Booker

Family Income Brackets in Booker

According to the Booker family income data, there are 132 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Booker
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000317.6%
$10,000 to $14,99930.7%
$15,000 to $24,999297.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994410.8%
$35,000 to $49,999194.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913232.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995313.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996516.0%
$150,000 to $199,999174.2%
$200,000+143.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Booker

5-person families (63 | 15.5%) account for the highest median family income in Booker with $91,012 per family, while 2-person families (130 | 31.9%) have the highest median income of $29,653 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Booker
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families130 (31.9%)$59,306
3-Person Families101 (24.8%)$66,066
4-Person Families101 (24.8%)$65,347
5-Person Families63 (15.5%)$91,012
6-Person Families5 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families7 (1.7%)$0
Total407 (100.0%)$66,572

Family Income by Number of Earners in Booker

The median family income in Booker is $66,572, with families comprising 2 earners (153) having the highest median family income of $99,792, while families with no earners (47) have the lowest median family income of $2,499, accounting for 37.6% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Booker
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners47 (11.6%)$2,499
1 Earner147 (36.1%)$65,344
2 Earners153 (37.6%)$99,792
3+ Earners60 (14.7%)$72,083
Total407 (100.0%)$66,572

Household Income in Booker

Household Income Brackets in Booker

With 145 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Booker, accounting for 28.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Booker
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005811.5%
$10,000 to $14,99930.6%
$15,000 to $24,999255.0%
$25,000 to $34,999448.7%
$35,000 to $49,999336.5%
$50,000 to $74,99914528.8%
$75,000 to $99,9999518.8%
$100,000 to $149,9996512.9%
$150,000 to $199,999173.4%
$200,000+193.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Booker

The median household income in Booker is $66,591, with the highest median household income of $74,167 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 190 households (37.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $59,659, with 93 households (18.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Booker
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years43 (8.5%)$65,486
25 to 44 Years178 (35.3%)$66,100
45 to 64 Years190 (37.7%)$74,167
65+ Years93 (18.4%)$59,659
Total504 (100.0%)$66,591

Poverty in Booker

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Booker

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 21.7% for females among the residents of Booker, under 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (31.5%) and 31 females (39.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Booker
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (31.5%)17 (35.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)19 (32.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)21 (36.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (7.5%)18 (14.7%)
25 to 34 Years3 (5.6%)11 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years2 (3.5%)31 (39.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years18 (23.1%)25 (27.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (5.4%)5 (12.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (9.1%)154 (21.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Booker

According to the poverty statistics in Booker, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Booker
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (68.5%)31 (64.6%)
5 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (100.0%)39 (67.2%)
12 to 14 Years33 (100.0%)37 (63.8%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (87.1%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years74 (92.5%)104 (85.3%)
25 to 34 Years51 (94.4%)86 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years56 (96.6%)48 (60.8%)
45 to 54 Years90 (100.0%)53 (88.3%)
55 to 64 Years60 (76.9%)66 (72.5%)
65 to 74 Years53 (94.6%)36 (87.8%)
75 Years and over18 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total587 (90.9%)556 (78.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Booker

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Booker show that 7.1% or 19 of the total 266 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.9%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Booker
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children118 (88.1%)16 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (91.2%)3 (8.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total247 (92.9%)19 (7.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Booker

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Booker
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (41.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)57 (46.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Booker

The poverty data for Booker shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (7.1%) and 57 of the single-parent households (40.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (11.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Booker
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children16 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (41.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (8.8%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (7.1%)57 (40.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Booker

Employment by Class of Employer in Booker

Among the 662 employed individuals in Booker, private company employees (489 | 73.9%), local government employees (100 | 15.1%), and state government employees (25 | 3.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Booker
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees48973.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)192.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)162.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations111.7%
Local Government Employees10015.1%
State Government Employees253.8%
Federal Government Employees20.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total662100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Booker

According to the labor force statistics for Booker, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,032), 69.4% or 716 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.2% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Booker
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years40 (47.6%)11 (27.5%)
20 to 24 Years140 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years79 (73.8%)16 (20.3%)
30 to 34 Years41 (93.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years101 (72.1%)2 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years116 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years77 (91.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years50 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (59.6%)17 (27.4%)
75 Years and over10 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total716 (69.4%)46 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Booker

According to labor force statistics for Booker, 74.8% of individuals (464) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (620) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.2% or 104 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Booker
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School108 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma123 (66.8%)3 (1.6%)
College / Associate Degree129 (77.7%)21 (12.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher104 (97.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total464 (74.8%)24 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Booker

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Booker are Health Diagnosing & Treating (66 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (64 | 9.6%), Management (53 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (42 | 6.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (15 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Booker

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Booker, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (66.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Booker
OccupationMaleFemale
Management35 (66.0%)18 (34.0%)
Business & Financial7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (15.6%)54 (84.4%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating25 (37.9%)41 (62.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)82 (38.7%)130 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Booker are Food Preparation & Serving (47 | 7.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (38 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (22 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (8 | 1.2%), and Law Enforcement (8 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Booker

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Booker, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Booker
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (21.3%)37 (78.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (47.4%)20 (52.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total (Category)36 (30.8%)81 (69.2%)
Total (Overall)377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Booker are Office & Administration (73 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (15 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Booker

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Booker
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Office & Administration13 (17.8%)60 (82.2%)
Total (Category)20 (22.7%)68 (77.3%)
Total (Overall)377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Booker are Construction & Extraction (86 | 12.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Booker

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Booker
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Booker are Transportation (67 | 10.0%), Material Moving (42 | 6.3%), and Production (40 | 6.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Booker

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Booker
OccupationMaleFemale
Production31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Transportation67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving37 (88.1%)5 (11.9%)
Total (Category)135 (90.6%)14 (9.4%)
Total (Overall)377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Booker

Employment Industries in Booker

The major employment industries in Booker include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (133 | 19.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (107 | 16.0%), Educational Services (98 | 14.6%), Manufacturing (65 | 9.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (49 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Booker

Employment Industries by Sex in Booker

The Booker industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Educational Services (85.7%), and Administrative & Support (81.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Booker
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction111 (83.5%)22 (16.5%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing60 (92.3%)5 (7.7%)
Wholesale Trade12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
Retail Trade18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Educational Services14 (14.3%)84 (85.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (23.4%)82 (76.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (28.6%)25 (71.4%)
Public Administration23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
Total377 (56.3%)293 (43.7%)

Education in Booker

School Enrollment in Booker

The most common levels of schooling among the 346 students in Booker are middle school (112 | 32.4%), high school (92 | 26.6%), and college / undergraduate (54 | 15.6%).
School Enrollment in Booker
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool174.9%
Kindergarten288.1%
Elementary School4312.4%
Middle School11232.4%
High School9226.6%
College / Undergraduate5415.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total346100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Booker

Out of a total of 346 students who are enrolled in schools in Booker, 20 (5.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 326 (94.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (16.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Booker
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds105 (84.0%)20 (16.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total326 (94.2%)20 (5.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Booker

Education (61 | 32.5%), business (51 | 27.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (31 | 16.5%), social sciences (18 | 9.6%), and communications (7 | 3.7%) are the most common fields of study among 188 individuals in Booker who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Booker
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3116.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology52.7%
Social Sciences189.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies63.2%
Science & Technology31.6%
Business5127.1%
Education6132.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts52.7%
Communications73.7%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total188100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Booker

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Booker

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Booker are males with 2 vehicles (151, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (116, making up 53.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Booker
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)18 (6.3%)
1 Vehicle36 (9.6%)40 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles151 (40.1%)116 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles114 (30.2%)96 (33.7%)
4 Vehicles67 (17.8%)9 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles9 (2.4%)6 (2.1%)
Total377 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Booker

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Booker are less than 5 minutes (214 commuters, 32.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (144 commuters, 22.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (125 commuters, 19.1%).
Commute Time in Booker
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21432.8%
5 to 9 Minutes629.5%
10 to 14 Minutes14422.1%
15 to 19 Minutes406.1%
20 to 24 Minutes12519.1%
25 to 29 Minutes60.9%
30 to 34 Minutes132.0%
35 to 39 Minutes40.6%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes50.8%
60 to 89 Minutes81.2%
90 or more Minutes324.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Booker

The most common commute times in Booker are 10 to 14 minutes (118 commuters, 31.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (110 commuters, 39.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Booker
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes104 (27.6%)110 (39.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes35 (9.3%)27 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes118 (31.3%)26 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes34 (9.0%)6 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes42 (11.1%)83 (30.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes32 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Booker

The most frequent times of departure to work in Booker are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (89, 23.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (48, 17.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Booker
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (2.6%)24 (8.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM60 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM30 (8.0%)24 (8.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM29 (7.7%)16 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM78 (20.7%)45 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (0.8%)48 (17.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM89 (23.6%)48 (17.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (1.9%)16 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24 (6.4%)13 (4.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM22 (5.8%)4 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)16 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (2.6%)22 (8.0%)
Total377 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Booker

Occupancy by Ownership in Booker

Of the total 504 dwellings in Booker, owner-occupied units account for 375 (74.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 129 (25.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Booker
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units37574.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12925.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units504100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Booker

Occupancy by Household Size in Booker
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8617.1%
2-Person Household13526.8%
3-Person Household10120.0%
4+ Person Household18236.1%
Total Housing Units504100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Booker

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Booker
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household61 (70.9%)25 (29.1%)
2-Person Household111 (82.2%)24 (17.8%)
3-Person Household84 (83.2%)17 (16.8%)
4+ Person Household119 (65.4%)63 (34.6%)
Total Housing Units375 (74.4%)129 (25.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Booker

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Booker
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (60.9%)43 (39.1%)
High School Diploma123 (89.1%)15 (10.9%)
College/Associate Degree104 (63.0%)61 (37.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher81 (89.0%)10 (11.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Booker

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Booker
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13627.0%
35 to 44 Years8516.9%
45 to 54 Years7514.9%
55 to 64 Years11522.8%
65 to 74 Years6412.7%
75 to 84 Years244.8%
85 Years and Over51.0%
Total504100.0%

Housing Finances in Booker

Median Income by Occupancy in Booker

Median Income by Occupancy in Booker
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied375 (74.4%)$72,917
Renter-Occupied129 (25.6%)$0
Average504 (100.0%)$66,591

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Booker

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Booker
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (5.9%)36 (27.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (6.9%)18 (14.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (5.1%)14 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999110 (29.3%)35 (27.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (18.4%)26 (20.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more36 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Booker

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Booker
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49986 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799107 (28.5%)14 (10.8%)
$800 to $99971 (18.9%)66 (51.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49959 (15.7%)23 (17.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99929 (7.7%)12 (9.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.8%)4 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Booker

Housing Structures in Booker

Housing Structures in Booker
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39979.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments40.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments336.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6813.5%
Total504100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Booker

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Booker
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached337 (84.5%)62 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other38 (55.9%)30 (44.1%)
Total375 (74.4%)129 (25.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Booker

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Booker
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)22 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms144 (38.4%)80 (62.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms187 (49.9%)27 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms40 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Booker

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Booker
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas305 (81.3%)65 (50.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity60 (16.0%)64 (49.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total375 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Booker

Household Vehicle Usage in Booker
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)26 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle85 (22.7%)49 (38.0%)
2 Vehicles121 (32.3%)34 (26.4%)
3 or more Vehicles169 (45.1%)20 (15.5%)
Total375 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Booker

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Booker

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units245130
Median Property Value$133,400$134,200
Median Household Income$76,250$11
Monthly Housing Costs$605$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,693$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Booker

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Booker
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (9.4%)6 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99965 (26.5%)36 (27.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999154 (62.9%)86 (66.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (1.2%)2 (1.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Booker

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Booker
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99944 (18.0%)18 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (22.9%)66 (50.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99943 (17.5%)13 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more25 (10.2%)22 (16.9%)
Total245 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Booker

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Booker
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x128 (52.2%)66,477 (51,136.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (19.6%)61 (46.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (3.3%)62 (47.7%)
4.0x or more41 (16.7%)7 (5.4%)
Total245 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Booker

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Booker
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (18.8%)17 (13.1%)
$800 to $1,499136 (55.5%)52 (40.0%)
Total245 (100.0%)130 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Booker

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Booker

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Booker
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years113 (82.5%)24 (17.5%)
6 to 18 Years169 (56.9%)128 (43.1%)
19 to 25 Years138 (78.0%)39 (22.0%)
26 to 34 Years117 (78.5%)32 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years77 (56.2%)60 (43.8%)
45 to 54 Years115 (76.7%)35 (23.3%)
55 to 64 Years110 (65.1%)59 (34.9%)
65 to 74 Years97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total984 (72.3%)377 (27.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Booker

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Booker
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born113 (82.5%)24 (17.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen169 (56.9%)128 (43.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen138 (78.0%)39 (22.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Booker

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Booker
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00036 (23.4%)118 (76.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999142 (78.0%)40 (22.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999334 (75.2%)110 (24.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999173 (80.1%)43 (19.9%)
$100,000 and over299 (81.9%)66 (18.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Booker

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Booker
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 680 (58.4%)47 (34.3%)
6 to 18 Years56 (18.9%)113 (38.1%)
19 to 25 Years18 (10.2%)120 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years21 (14.1%)100 (67.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)77 (56.2%)
45 to 54 Years7 (4.7%)115 (76.7%)
55 to 64 Years6 (3.5%)110 (65.1%)
65 to 74 Years90 (92.8%)56 (57.7%)
75 Years and over48 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
Total326 (23.9%)786 (57.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Booker

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Booker
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (4.3%)8 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years20 (14.9%)9 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years48 (21.2%)23 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (41.1%)4 (9.8%)
75 Years and over7 (38.9%)12 (40.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Booker

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Booker: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (14.2%)12 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years20 (35.7%)4 (9.8%)
75 Years and over7 (38.9%)12 (40.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Booker: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (4.3%)8 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Booker: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.5%)6 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Booker: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (3.5%)8 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (9.8%)
75 Years and over6 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Booker: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Booker

Computing Device Access in Booker

Computing Device Access in Booker
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop36772.8%
Smartphone47193.4%
Tablet29959.3%
No Computing Device214.2%
Total504100.0%

Internet Access in Booker

Internet Access in Booker
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33265.9%
Cellular Data Only7715.3%
Satellite Internet469.1%
No Internet6512.9%
Total504100.0%

Booker Summary

Booker is a small town located in the Texas Panhandle, in the county of Lipscomb. It is situated on the banks of the Canadian River, and is approximately 30 miles east of the Oklahoma border. The town was founded in 1892 by the Santa Fe Railroad, and was named after B.F. Booker, a railroad official.

Geography

Booker is located in the Texas Panhandle, in the county of Lipscomb. It is situated on the banks of the Canadian River, and is approximately 30 miles east of the Oklahoma border. The town is located at an elevation of 2,400 feet above sea level. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 20 inches.

Economy

Booker’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms, which produce wheat, corn, sorghum, and other crops. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Booker had a population of 1,541. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Booker was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Booker is served by the Booker Independent School District. The district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to a branch of the Amarillo College, which offers a variety of courses and programs.

Conclusion

Booker is a small town located in the Texas Panhandle, in the county of Lipscomb. It is situated on the banks of the Canadian River, and is approximately 30 miles east of the Oklahoma border. The town was founded in 1892 by the Santa Fe Railroad, and was named after B.F. Booker, a railroad official. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several small businesses. As of the 2010 census, Booker had a population of 1,541. The town is served by the Booker Independent School District, and is home to a branch of the Amarillo College.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Booker?
Total Population of Booker is 1,398.
What is the Total Male Population of Booker?
Total Male Population of Booker is 660.
What is the Total Female Population of Booker?
Total Female Population of Booker is 738.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Booker?
There are 89.43 Males per 100 Females in Booker.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Booker?
There are 111.82 Females per 100 Males in Booker.
What is the Median Population Age in Booker?
Median Population Age in Booker is 29.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Booker
Average Family Size in Booker is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Booker
Average Household Size in Booker is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Booker?
Per Capita income in Booker is $27,124.
What is the Median Family Income in Booker?
Median Family Income in Booker is $66,572.
What is the Median Household income in Booker?
Median Household Income in Booker is $66,591.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Booker?
Income or Wage Gap in Booker is 50.0%.
Women in Booker earn 50.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Booker?
Family Income Deficit in Booker is $10,822.
Families that are below poverty line in Booker earn $10,822 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Booker?
Inequality or Gini Index in Booker is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Booker?
There are 716 People in the Labor Forcein in Booker.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Booker?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Booker.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Booker?
Unemployment Rate in Booker is 6.4%.