Buffalo Gap town, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Buffalo Gap town is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 508. It ranks as the 1261st most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buffalo Gap town is 43.6 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buffalo Gap town is $63,750. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $178,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Buffalo Gap town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Buffalo Gap town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 39.5%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buffalo Gap town, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.