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Briarcliff

Texas · 2,361 residents (2025 est.) · 1.573 sq mi
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Briarcliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,938. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,840 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $550,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,735
+206%since 2000
from 895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,739 / sq mi
+206%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
828052K2K3K1990201020202024Briarcliff
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,453 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,072
+87%since 2000
from $32,650 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+7%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$550,800
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,718
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,156 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+94%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(811)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(66)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,150)
Black1.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(407)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other4.1%(112)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,223)
Diversity Score
45
+131%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briarcliff, Texas?

Briarcliff, Texas has about 2,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briarcliff, Texas?

The typical household in Briarcliff, Texas earns about $140,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Briarcliff, Texas expensive?

In Briarcliff, Texas, the median home is worth about $550,800, and the typical rent is about $2,718 a month.

How educated are people in Briarcliff, Texas?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Briarcliff, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Briarcliff, Texas?

About 3.6% of people in Briarcliff, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Briarcliff, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Briarcliff, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,412 residents, a change of about 747 percent over that period.

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

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