Balmorhea, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Balmorhea, Texas had a total population of 456, the 1302nd largest city in Texas. The poverty rate is 38.8%.
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (38.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 3.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Balmorhea Quick Facts
How Balmorhea Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 836 | 456 | -45.5% |
| Median home value¹ | $69,781 | $54,400 | -22.0% |
How Balmorhea Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 30.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 69.7%
- Asian: 0.2%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 21.7%
- HS Diploma: 45.8%
- Some College: 26.2%
- Associate's: 3.1%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 3.1%
Balmorhea Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Reeves County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Pecos | 10,926 | $60,943 | 16.9% | $117,300 |
| Lindsay (Reeves County) | 434 | $86,955 | 11.5% | $136,200 |
| Toyah | 22 | $43,438 | 18.2% | $53,800 |
Cities Similar to Balmorhea
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skellytown | 457 | $55,625 | $38,700 | 15.8% | 24.7% |
| Olivia Lopez de Gutierrez | 455 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Jayton | 458 | $72,652 | $121,300 | 26.3% | 13.1% |
| Leroy | 458 | $82,708 | $193,800 | 21.3% | 9.5% |
| Callisburg | 459 | $46,023 | $181,300 | 13.8% | 23.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 456, Balmorhea's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Balmorhea is a small community located in Texas, within Reeves County. The total population is 456. It ranks as the 1302nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Balmorhea is 38.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.6% of the population under 18, Balmorhea has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 38.8%. This is 182% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Balmorhea, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $54,400. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $283,800. 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Balmorhea is Hispanic or Latino, making up 69.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (69.7% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Balmorhea, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Balmorhea, Texas?
Balmorhea, Texas has a population of 456 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Balmorhea, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Balmorhea — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Balmorhea, TX?
The poverty rate in Balmorhea is 38.8%. This means approximately 177 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Balmorhea, Texas?
Balmorhea's population is 30.0% White, 0.0% Black, 69.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Balmorhea, TX?
The median home value in Balmorhea is $54,400.
How educated is Balmorhea, Texas?
3.1% of adults (25+) in Balmorhea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.