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Buffalo Springs Lake

Texas · 468 residents · 1.509 sq mi
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Buffalo Springs Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,542. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $203,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−5%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+13%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3153854555245942000201020202024Buffalo Springs Lake
2024571
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,542
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,663
+98%since 2000
from $19,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,500
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,096
+162%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(392)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(8)
Diversity Score31.4%(147)
Diversity Score
31
+116%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas earns about $83,542 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 $203,500, and the typical rent is about $2,096 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas?

About 21.1% 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 0.7% of people in Buffalo Springs Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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