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Buchanan Dam

Texas · 1,508 residents · 7.746 sq mi
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Buchanan Dam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,227. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,900. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
−11%since 2000
from 1,688 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.3
+10%since 2000
from 55.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Buchanan Dam
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,227
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,586 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,288
+68%since 2000
from $25,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,310)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(113)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other3%(46)
Diversity Score26.9%(405)
Diversity Score
27
+96%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

Buchanan Dam, Texas has about 1,508 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buchanan Dam, Texas earns about $60,227 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 $184,900, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Buchanan Dam, Texas?

About 24.4% 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 8.2% 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 410 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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