Balcones Heights, TX Demographics
What is the population of Balcones Heights?
There are 2,724 residents in Balcones Heights, with a median age of 35. Of this, 50.99% are males and 49.01% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.32% of the resident pool in Balcones Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.74%. Additionally, 11.93% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,953 people in Balcones Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,724 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,389 | -3.1% |
| Female Population | 1,335 | 3.0% |
Male Population 50.99%
Female Population 49.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 2,297 | -2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 102 | -22.7% |
| Not Citizen | 325 | 31.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.74%
Not Citizen 11.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 68 | N/A |
| Moved from Same County | 495 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 58 | -42.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 128 | 15.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,953 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 2.52%
Moved from Same County 18.32%
Moved from Same State 2.15%
Moved from Different State 4.74%
Same House as Last Year 72.28%
What are the employment statistics in Balcones Heights?
White-collar workers make up 81.26% of the working population in Balcones Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 18.74%. There are also 318 entrepreneurs in Balcones Heights (10.88% of the workforce); 2,298 workers employed in private companies (78.59%); and 208 people working in governmental institutions (7.11%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,376 | 123.3% |
| Blue Collar | 548 | 54.4% |
White Collar 81.26%
Blue Collar 18.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 318 | 91.6% |
| Private Companies | 2,298 | 117.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 208 | 57.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 100 | 56.2% |
Self Employees 10.88%
Private Companies 78.59%
Governmental Workers 7.11%
Not for Profit Companies 3.42%
How many households are there in Balcones Heights?
There are a total of 1,495 households in Balcones Heights, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 36.25% of these Balcones Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 63.75%. Additionally, 22.54% of households have children and 77.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,495 | 3.6% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | -47.1% |
| Family Households | 542 | -0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 953 | 6.4% |
Family Households 36.25%
Non-Family Households 63.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 337 | -11.1% |
| Households without Children | 1,158 | 8.8% |
Households with Children 22.54%
Households without Children 77.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Balcones Heights?
The average annual household income in Balcones Heights is $39,573, while the median household income sits at $28,082 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $30,658, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $43,505. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,046 and $20,957, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $39,573 | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $28,082 | -0.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,207 | 1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,495 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Balcones Heights?
There are 1,651 housing units in Balcones Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 1,495 occupied housing units in Balcones Heights, 18.46% are owner-occupied, while 81.54% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 36.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $242,200. In general, housing costs reach $936 per month in Balcones Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,651 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 75 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 182 | -5.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 387 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 644 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 199 | 40.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 31 | 34.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30 | N/A |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 103 | -18.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,495 | 3.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 276 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,219 | 3.7% |
Owner Occupied 18.46%
Renter Occupied 81.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 101 | 3.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 175 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $242,200 | 5.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $193,500 | 17.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $936 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 36.59%
Without Mortgage 63.41%
What is the level of education in Balcones Heights?
Approximately 46.89% of the population in Balcones Heights holds a high school degree (that's 1,063 residents), while 35.16% have attained a college certificate (797 locals) and 7.85% have a bachelor's degree (178 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 55 | 5.8% |
| Some High School | 1,063 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 797 | 8.0% |
| Associate Degree | 109 | -25.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 178 | 26.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 3.2% |
No High School 2.43%
Some High School 46.89%
Some College 35.16%
Associate Degree 4.81%
Bachelor's Degree 7.85%
Graduate Degree 2.87%
What is the marital status of Balcones Heights residents?
A total of 1,028 people in Balcones Heights have never been married (which represents 42.82% of the total population), while 847 of them are wedded (35.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 169 (7.04%) and 487 (20.28%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,028 | -3.9% |
| Married | 847 | 16.5% |
| Separated | 169 | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 39 | -46.6% |
| Divorced | 487 | -6.7% |
Never Married 42.82%
Married 35.28%
Separated 7.04%
Widowed 1.62%
Divorced 20.28%
What are the most common means of transportation in Balcones Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Balcones Heights use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 1,067 residents commute by car, 107 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 52 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,067 | 0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 107 | -21.9% |
| Motorcycle | 24 | 9.1% |
| TaxiCab | 19 | -9.5% |
| Walk | 52 | 6.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Balcones Heights by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.