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Balmorhea

Texas · 479 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 $17,083. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,600. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
−9%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+17%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654946227508791990201020202024Balmorhea
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,083
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,377
+34%since 2000
from $7,742 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$261
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.7%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.7%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(459)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(65)
Black1.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino83.7%(401)
Asian1%(5)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score36.2%(173)
Diversity Score
36
+30%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balmorhea, Texas?

Balmorhea, Texas has about 479 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Balmorhea, Texas?

The typical household in Balmorhea, Texas earns about $17,083 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 $23,600, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Balmorhea, Texas?

About 12.6% 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 40.1% 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 284 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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