Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Balcones Heights, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,715

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

68.4%1,856

White

16.2%439

Black

13.6%368

Two or More

1.3%34

Other

0.7%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.6%206

High School Diploma

23.5%418

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%253

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%325

Associate's Degree

9.3%166

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%234

Master's Degree

1.2%21

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

14.3%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,500

Median Renti

$952

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

14.1%202

Renter-Occupied

85.9%1,226

Total Units

1,552

Homeownership

14.1%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

167

$750–$1,000

510

$1,000–$1,250

237

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

188

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.9%91

2000–2009

2%31

1990–1999

3.7%58

1980–1989

9.9%154

1970–1979

39.8%618

1960–1969

24.2%376

1950–1959

9.9%154

1940–1949

4.5%70

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.5%1,150

Utility Gas

18%257

No Fuel

1.5%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$29,375

Mean Household Incomei

$37,570

Per Capita Incomei

$20,185

Poverty Ratei

45.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,466

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

127

Residentsi

146

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes85% occupied$419/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $29,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

75%

Very low income$9K–$15K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

42% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36313.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

116

Workforce

Total Employed

1,378

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

188(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

68.1%Insured

31.9%Uninsured