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Buffalo Gap

Texas · 543 residents · 2.433 sq mi
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Buffalo Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,222. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $158,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+17%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.3
+1%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3444495556617661990201020202024Buffalo Gap
2024534
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(39)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(38)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(53)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549%(49)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.8%(91)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(61)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.4%(51)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,222
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,131
+30%since 2000
from $14,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+220%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(436)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(463)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(46)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.5%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.8%(157)
Ancestry
German15.4%(94)
Irish10.5%(64)
English7.9%(48)
Polish5.1%(31)
American3.4%(21)
French0.7%(4)
British0.5%(3)
Norwegian0.5%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(82)
Married52.1%(124)
Widowed3.4%(8)
Divorced10.1%(24)
Women 15+
Never married28.7%(68)
Married56.5%(134)
Widowed0.4%(1)
Divorced14.3%(34)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo Gap, Texas?

Buffalo Gap, Texas has about 543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo Gap, Texas?

The typical household in Buffalo Gap, Texas earns about $37,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo Gap, Texas expensive?

In Buffalo Gap, Texas, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo Gap, Texas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo Gap, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo Gap, Texas?

About 16.1% of people in Buffalo Gap, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo Gap, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo Gap, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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