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Buchanan Dam

Texas · 1,519 residents · 7.746 sq mi
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Buchanan Dam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,039. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $100,500. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,519
−10%since 2000
from 1,688 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.1
+6%since 2000
from 55.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Buchanan Dam
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,039
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,586 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,004
+16%since 2000
from $25,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
38.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,578)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(90)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(231)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,401)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(95)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(246)
Diversity Score
16
+18%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

Buchanan Dam, Texas has about 1,519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

The typical household in Buchanan Dam, Texas earns about $37,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan Dam, Texas expensive?

In Buchanan Dam, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,500, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan Dam, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

About 3.2% of people in Buchanan Dam, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buchanan Dam, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buchanan Dam, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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