Buck Creek, Abilene, TX Demographics
What is the population of Buck Creek?
There are 26,603 residents in Buck Creek, with a median age of 29.5. Of this, 56.9% are males and 43.1% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.92% of the resident pool in Buck Creek, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.06%. Additionally, 6.01% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 18,517 people in Buck Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 26,603 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 15,136 | -4.0% |
| Female Population | 11,467 | 1.7% |
Male Population 56.9%
Female Population 43.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 29.5 | -2.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 24,454 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 549 | -39.5% |
| Not Citizen | 1,600 | -6.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.92%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.06%
Not Citizen 6.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 293 | -18.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,647 | -14.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,849 | -2.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 200 | -24.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 18,517 | 2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.11%
Moved from Same County 9.99%
Moved from Same State 18.29%
Moved from Different State 0.75%
Same House as Last Year 69.86%
What are the employment statistics in Buck Creek?
White-collar workers make up 77.35% of the working population in Buck Creek, while blue-collar employees account for 22.65%. There are also 559 entrepreneurs in Buck Creek (5.56% of the workforce); 6,763 workers employed in private companies (67.3%); and 1,319 people working in governmental institutions (13.13%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,773 | -2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,276 | 2.2% |
White Collar 77.35%
Blue Collar 22.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 559 | 3.3% |
| Private Companies | 6,763 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,319 | 3.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,408 | -15.2% |
Self Employees 5.56%
Private Companies 67.3%
Governmental Workers 13.13%
Not for Profit Companies 14.01%
How many households are there in Buck Creek?
There are a total of 7,667 households in Buck Creek, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.25% of these Buck Creek households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.75%. Additionally, 26.71% of households have children and 73.29% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,667 | -1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,313 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,354 | -2.5% |
Family Households 56.25%
Non-Family Households 43.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,048 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 5,619 | -1.8% |
Households with Children 26.71%
Households without Children 73.29%
What are the median and average incomes in Buck Creek?
The average annual household income in Buck Creek is $66,162, while the median household income sits at $53,049 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,863, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,169. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $25,199 and $53,964, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $66,162 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $53,049 | 9.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 13,469 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Buck Creek?
There are 9,503 housing units in Buck Creek, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 7,667 occupied housing units in Buck Creek, 46.69% are owner-occupied, while 53.31% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $174,000. In general, housing costs reach $917 per month in Buck Creek.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,503 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 888 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 652 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,383 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 783 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,056 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,470 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,114 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,295 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 836 | 19.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 26 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,667 | -1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,580 | -4.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,087 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 46.69%
Renter Occupied 53.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,827 | -2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,753 | -5.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $174,000 | 6.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $109,000 | 30.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $917 | 10.6% |
With Mortgage 51.03%
Without Mortgage 48.97%
What is the level of education in Buck Creek?
Approximately 41.08% of the population in Buck Creek holds a high school degree (that's 9,295 residents), while 31.6% have attained a college certificate (4,452 locals) and 12.02% have a bachelor's degree (2,720 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 836 | 10.6% |
| Some High School | 9,295 | -2.2% |
| Some College | 4,452 | -5.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,585 | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,720 | -2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,039 | -10.1% |
No High School 3.7%
Some High School 41.08%
Some College 31.6%
Associate Degree 7.01%
Bachelor's Degree 12.02%
Graduate Degree 4.59%
What is the marital status of Buck Creek residents?
A total of 12,084 people in Buck Creek have never been married (which represents 51.67% of the total population), while 8,044 of them are wedded (34.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 556 (2.38%) and 2,322 (9.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,084 | 4.6% |
| Married | 8,044 | -6.1% |
| Separated | 556 | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 936 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 2,322 | 2,322.0% |
Never Married 51.67%
Married 34.4%
Separated 2.38%
Widowed 4%
Divorced 9.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in Buck Creek?
The top three means of transportation people in Buck Creek use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,715 residents commute by car, 508 prefer going to work by walking and 79 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,715 | -0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 79 | 295.0% |
| Bicycle | 7 | -12.5% |
| Walk | 508 | -16.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.