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Balmorhea

Texas · 527 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Balmorhea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,071. Population has fallen 31% since 1990, a loss of 236 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,300. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

527
−31%since 1990
from 763 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,027 / sq mi
−31%since 1990
from 1,487 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
−8%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3654946227508791990201020202024Balmorhea
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,071
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,383 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$7,742
+23%since 1990
from $6,305 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$158
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $154 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
23.5% rent
1.2
−1%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(552)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score62.5%(477)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(459)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(146)
28
−56%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
41.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balmorhea, Texas?

Balmorhea, Texas has about 527 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Balmorhea, Texas?

The typical household in Balmorhea, Texas earns about $16,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balmorhea, Texas expensive?

In Balmorhea, Texas, the median home is worth about $19,300, and the typical rent is about $158 a month.

How educated are people in Balmorhea, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Balmorhea, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balmorhea, Texas?

About 36.3% of people in Balmorhea, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balmorhea, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Balmorhea, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 236 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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