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Balcones Heights

Texas · 2,746 residents · 0.655 sq mi
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Balcones Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,543. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,300. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,746
−9%since 2000
from 3,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,192 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 4,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Balcones Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,543
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,452 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,254
+79%since 2000
from $13,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
15.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
84.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+70%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(699)
Black5.1%(155)
Hispanic / Latino69.6%(2,099)
Asian0.9%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(1,682)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(417)
Black11.8%(323)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(1,889)
Asian1.3%(36)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score59%(1,620)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balcones Heights, Texas?

Balcones Heights, Texas has about 2,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Balcones Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Balcones Heights, Texas earns about $29,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balcones Heights, Texas expensive?

In Balcones Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Balcones Heights, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Balcones Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balcones Heights, Texas?

About 39.8% of people in Balcones Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balcones Heights, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Balcones Heights, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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