Balcones Heights is a city located in Bexar County Texas. Balcones Heights has a 2024 population of 2,671. Balcones Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Balcones Heights is $38,147 with a poverty rate of 44.12%. The median age in Balcones Heights is 35.6 years: 37.2 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Balcones Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,478 | 54.16% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 21.29% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 11.32% |
| Other race | 263 | 9.64% |
| Native American | 98 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,443 | 1.89 | 18.6 | 81.4 |
| Non Family | 896 | 1.22 | 9.3 | 90.7 |
| Married | 231 | 2.91 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Female | 167 | 3.25 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 149 | 2.84 | 47 | 53 |
2.74
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
18.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 7.11% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 141 | 7.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 770 | 40.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 612 | 32.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,293 | 1,140 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 393 | 326 | 16 |
| White | 361 | 337 | 80 |
| Black | 230 | 220 | 57 |
| Other Race | 136 | 130 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,429 | $47,381 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,925 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,882 | $48,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,707 | $29,398 | $20,625 |
| Some College | $23,036 | $21,691 | $0 |
$25,707
Average Earnings
$29,398
Average Male
$20,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.42% of Balcones Heights residents speak only English, while 43.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,960 | 895 | 45.66% |
| Multiple | 581 | 264 | 45.44% |
| White | 445 | 155 | 34.83% |
| Black | 309 | 146 | 47.25% |
| Other | 263 | 54 | 20.53% |
44.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.1%
Male Poverty Rate
50.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Balcones Heights is Black, with 47.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Balcones Heights is Other, with 20.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.6% |
| Some College | 40.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Male Employed | 29.19% |
| Female Employed | 25.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,607 | $48,149 |
| Households | $28,184 | $38,147 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,967 | $29,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 3.11% |
| Black | 18 | 6.32% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.59% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.7%
Born in Balcones Heights
88.31%
Native Born
11.69%
Foreign Born
9.09%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
88.31% of Balcones Heights residents were born in the United States, with 69.7% having been born in Texas. 9.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,581 | -18 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 2,599 | -18 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 2,617 | -18 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 2,635 | -18 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 2,653 | -18 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 2,671 | -18 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 2,689 | -21 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 2,710 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,726 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 2,743 | -386 | -12.34% |
| 2019 | 3,129 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,128 | 7 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 3,121 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 3,110 | 32 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 3,078 | 342 | 12.5% |
| 2014 | 2,736 | 39 | 1.45% |
| 2013 | 2,697 | 24 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 2,673 | 29 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2,644 | 31 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 2,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,016 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 3,022 | 466 | 18.23% |
| 1980 | 2,556 | 52 | 2.08% |
| 1970 | 2,504 | -77 | -2.98% |