In 1914, the population of Bullard was 400. The town had several new businesses and was a shipping point for fruit and vegetables. The Bullard Herald, a weekly newspaper published by the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, was active in Bullard. The town had a sawmill and a gristmill, as well as a general store, a telegraph office, and a railroad hospital. In the 1920s, the town had schools, a packing shed, a movie theater, and boarding houses. The Bullard County jail was a barrel-on-wheels design. The prisoners were kept there until they were transported to Tyler, where the Tyler Jail was located.
The town's African-American population was centered around Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. The church, founded by slaves on the Jones farm, was the first black church in the area. It was later moved to land donated by Jim Bates on the outskirts of the city. It served as a social center for the community. In the early twentieth century, a school was built across the street from the church.
The population of Bullard has increased to 2,463 in 2010. According to the 2010 census, there are 158 rated businesses. The average household size in Bullard is 3.5, and 77% of homes are owner-occupied. Some buyers seek a walkable city, while others look for a peaceful, tranquil neighborhood. Others want to be close to nature and have no dependence on a car.