Texas

Bosque

18,235
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Bosque

Bosque, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 2,005. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 18,235.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,013 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Bird's Creek, and 40 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202018,235
201018,212
200017,204
199015,125
198013,401
197010,966
196010,809
195011,836
194015,761
193015,750
192018,032
191019,013
190017,390
189014,224
188011,217
18704,981
18602,005
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Bosque

Military engagements that took place in Bosque, Texas.

Battle of Bird's Creek
1838

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Frequently asked about Bosque

When does Bosque first appear in the US census?
Bosque, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 2,005.
What is the population of Bosque?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bosque had a recorded population of 18,235.
When did Bosque's population peak?
Bosque's recorded population peaked at 19,013 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Bosque?
1 documented military engagement took place in Bosque, including Battle of Bird's Creek.
How many historic places are in Bosque?
40 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bosque, Texas.
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