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.

Buffalo Gap, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

534

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%456

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%50

Black

2.8%15

Two or More

1.1%6

Other

0.9%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%12

High School Diploma

22.3%83

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%36

Some College (1+ yr)

14%52

Associate's Degree

8.9%33

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%111

Master's Degree

7%26

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

37.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,300

Median Renti

$1,179

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.9%167

Renter-Occupied

16.1%32

Total Units

243

Homeownership

83.9%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

9.9%24

2010–2019

14.4%35

2000–2009

2.9%7

1990–1999

3.7%9

1980–1989

4.9%12

1970–1979

7.4%18

1960–1969

6.2%15

1950–1959

5.3%13

1940–1949

14.4%35

1939 or earlier

30.9%75

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.8%135

Utility Gas

23.1%46

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%13

No Fuel

2.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,750

Mean Household Incomei

$109,342

Per Capita Incomei

$42,507

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

265

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

263

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

21(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured