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Buchanan Lake

Texas · 720 residents · 1.488 sq mi
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Buchanan Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,550. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 225 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,800. With a median age of 59.5, 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 59.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−24%since 2019
from 945 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
484 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 635 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
−7%since 2019
from 64.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
373529685841997201020202024Buchanan Lake
2024425
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,550
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,417 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,421
+29%since 2019
from $31,413 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade31%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $109,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.9% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(935)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(625)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(36)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(105)
Diversity Score
15
+456%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.5 min
+2%since 2019
from 55.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Female
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buchanan Lake, Texas?

Buchanan Lake, Texas has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buchanan Lake, Texas earns about $53,550 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 $121,800.

How educated are people in Buchanan Lake, Texas?

About 12.6% 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 2.1% of people in Buchanan Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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