Bluff Dale, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bluff Dale, Texas had a total population of 182, the 1576th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.
Bluff Dale Quick Facts
How Bluff Dale Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 182 | +7.7% |
| Median home value | $585,900 | $562,500 | -4.0% |
How Bluff Dale Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bluff Dale Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Erath County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville | 21,682 | $53,015 | 20.0% | $241,300 |
| Dublin | 3,419 | $53,030 | 32.3% | $149,300 |
| Hico | 1,771 | $67,500 | 11.5% | $176,700 |
| Lingleville | 272 | $91,143 | 2.6% | $110,900 |
| Huckabay | 212 | $85,682 | 17.0% | $293,800 |
Cities Similar to Bluff Dale
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagorda | 182 | $14,145 | $380,000 | 8.2% | 75.3% |
| Delmita | 183 | $28,571 | N/A | 12.9% | 72.1% |
| Lake Meredith Estates | 183 | $31,250 | N/A | 23.6% | 22.9% |
| Sandy Point | 183 | $87,955 | $169,800 | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Jolly | 185 | $102,000 | $211,700 | 9.6% | 10.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 182, Bluff Dale'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
Bluff Dale is a small community located in Texas, within Erath County. The total population is 182. It ranks as the 1576th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bluff Dale is 55.4 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 8.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bluff Dale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $562,500. Housing costs are 98% higher than the state median of $283,800. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bluff Dale was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.5% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
51.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bluff Dale in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 52% higher 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 98.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bluff Dale, 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 Bluff Dale, Texas?
Bluff Dale, Texas has a population of 182 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bluff Dale, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bluff Dale — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bluff Dale, TX?
The poverty rate in Bluff Dale is 11.0%. This means approximately 20 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bluff Dale, Texas?
Bluff Dale's population is 99.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bluff Dale, TX?
The median home value in Bluff Dale is $562,500.
How educated is Bluff Dale, Texas?
51.5% of adults (25+) in Bluff Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.