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.

Balmorhea, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

456

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

69.7%318

White

30%137

Asian

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%4

High School Diploma

44.4%127

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%30

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%45

Associate's Degree

3.1%9

Master's Degree

3.1%9

HS or Higher

78.3%

BA or Higher

3.1%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$54,400

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.6%72

Renter-Occupied

47.4%65

Total Units

176

Homeownership

52.6%

Vacancy Rate

22.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

6.8%12

2000–2009

10.8%19

1990–1999

5.7%10

1980–1989

18.8%33

1970–1979

5.1%9

1960–1969

21%37

1950–1959

22.7%40

1940–1949

0.6%1

1939 or earlier

8.5%15

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.9%78

Utility Gas

40.1%55

Other

2.9%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$48,869

Per Capita Incomei

$20,298

Poverty Ratei

38.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

192

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes100% occupied$409/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median

Extremely low income

58%

Very low income

17%

Low income

Moderate / above

17%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5712.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

192

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

24(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69.3%Insured

30.7%Uninsured