Buckholts, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 374, Buckholts'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

Buckholts is a small community located in Texas, within Milam County. The total population is 374. It ranks as the 1368th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buckholts is 31.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Buckholts has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buckholts is $33,333. This is 58% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 47.9%. This is 247% 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 unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 168% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $75,600. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Buckholts is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buckholts is Hispanic or Latino, making up 58.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

3.0% 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 69.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buckholts, 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.