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Buffalo Springs Lake

Texas · 453 residents · 1.509 sq mi
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Buffalo Springs Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,900. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
−8%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+17%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3153854555245942000201020202024Buffalo Springs Lake
2024571
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,913
+59%since 2000
from $19,488 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+50%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(456)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(106)
Diversity Score
23
+60%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas has about 453 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas expensive?

In Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

About 12.1% of people in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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