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Briarcliff

Texas · 2,062 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Briarcliff is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,458. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,167 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $349,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 82% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,062
+130%since 2000
from 895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,311 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
828052K2K3K1990201020202024Briarcliff
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,458
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,182
+41%since 2000
from $32,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,978
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,156 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,754)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(190)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score25.9%(534)
Diversity Score
26
+34%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Briarcliff, Texas?

Briarcliff, Texas has about 2,062 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Briarcliff, Texas?

The typical household in Briarcliff, Texas earns about $116,458 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 $349,000, and the typical rent is about $1,978 a month.

How educated are people in Briarcliff, Texas?

About 56.4% 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 3.0% 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 1,739 residents, a change of about 538 percent over that period.

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

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