Buchanan Dam, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Buchanan Dam, Texas had a total population of 1,513, the 850th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $56,429, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 23.1%.
Buchanan Dam Quick Facts
How Buchanan Dam 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 | 1,375 | 1,513 | No clear change (+10.0%) |
| Median household income | $69,381 | $56,429 | No clear change (-18.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $203,805 | $288,900 | +41.8% |
| Median gross rent | $980 | $1,030 | No clear change (+5.1%) |
How Buchanan Dam 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: 88.0%
- Black: 0.9%
- Hispanic: 7.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 7.8%
- HS Diploma: 27.7%
- Some College: 34.5%
- Associate's: 7.3%
- Bachelor's: 14.8%
- Graduate+: 7.9%
Buchanan Dam Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Llano County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland | 7,330 | $57,268 | 16.3% | $230,700 |
| Llano | 3,494 | $48,309 | 14.8% | $234,100 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 936 | $75,625 | 2.9% | $657,300 |
| Buchanan Lake Village | 425 | $48,542 | 26.4% | $184,800 |
| Tow | 145 | $54,271 | 0.0% | $300,000 |
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Population Overview
Buchanan Dam is a small community located in Texas, within Llano County. The total population is 1,513. It ranks as the 850th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Buchanan Dam is 59.9 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Buchanan Dam is $56,429. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 68% 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 Buchanan Dam, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $288,900. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Buchanan Dam has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Buchanan Dam, 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 Buchanan Dam, Texas?
Buchanan Dam, Texas has a population of 1,513 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Buchanan Dam, TX?
The median household income in Buchanan Dam is $56,429, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Buchanan Dam, TX?
The poverty rate in Buchanan Dam is 23.1%. This means approximately 350 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Buchanan Dam, Texas?
Buchanan Dam's population is 88.0% White, 0.9% Black, 7.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Buchanan Dam, TX?
The median home value in Buchanan Dam is $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x.
How educated is Buchanan Dam, Texas?
22.7% of adults (25+) in Buchanan Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.