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Balmorhea

Texas · 408 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Balmorhea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
−23%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+47%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3654946227508791990201020202024Balmorhea
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$28,757
+271%since 2000
from $7,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.8%(346)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.8%(121)
Diversity Score
30
+7%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+43.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
32.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balmorhea, Texas?

Balmorhea, Texas has about 408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Balmorhea, Texas?

The typical household in Balmorhea, Texas earns about $57,188 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 $56,700.

How educated are people in Balmorhea, Texas?

About 14.5% 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 4.7% 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 355 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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