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Buchanan Lake

Texas · 425 residents · 1.488 sq mi
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Buchanan Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,542. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 77 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $184,800. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

425
−15%since 2023
from 502 in 2023
2010 – 2024
286 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 337 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.5
−3%since 2023
from 72.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
373529685841997201020202024Buchanan Lake
2024425
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,542
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,974 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,319
+17%since 2023
from $37,981 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.484
+5%since 2023
from 0.463 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade45.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$184,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $179,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
88.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
11.3% rent
58.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−7%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(430)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(44)
Asian3%(15)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score32.1%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(37)
Asian3.8%(16)
Other4.2%(18)
Diversity Score36.9%(157)
37
+15%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.1 min
+13%since 2023
from 35.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
25.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
58.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
44.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
65.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Buchanan Lake, Texas?

Buchanan Lake, Texas has about 425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buchanan Lake, Texas earns about $48,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buchanan Lake, Texas expensive?

In Buchanan Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $184,800.

How educated are people in Buchanan Lake, Texas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buchanan Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buchanan Lake, Texas?

About 26.4% of people in Buchanan Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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