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Briarcliff

Texas · 1,438 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Briarcliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,208. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $229,200. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 72% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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
1,438
+61%since 2000
from 895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
914 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
828052K2K3K1990201020202024Briarcliff
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,208
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,453 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,772
+16%since 2000
from $32,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,156 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,307)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(94)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score18.2%(262)
Diversity Score
18
−6%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briarcliff, Texas?

Briarcliff, Texas has about 1,438 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briarcliff, Texas?

The typical household in Briarcliff, Texas earns about $85,208 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 $229,200, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Briarcliff, Texas?

About 40.8% 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 2.8% 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 1,115 residents, a change of about 345 percent over that period.

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

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