Balmorhea is a city located in Reeves County Texas. Balmorhea has a 2024 population of 378. Balmorhea is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 402 in 2020.
The average household income in Balmorhea is $44,488 with a poverty rate of 39.8%. The median age in Balmorhea is 41.8 years: 45.3 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Balmorhea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 369 | 73.07% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 23.56% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 157 | 3.22 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 81 | 2.44 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 38 | 5.53 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 20 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 18 | 4.28 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 5.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 127 | 43.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 6.51% |
| Some College | 77 | 26.37% |
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 | 215 | 159 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 82 | 0 |
| White | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 6.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $85,297 | $85,614 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,188 | $52,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$2,499
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.99% of Balmorhea residents speak only English, while 46.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 386 | 201 | 52.07% |
| Multiple | 119 | 107 | 89.92% |
39.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.04%
Male Poverty Rate
37.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Balmorhea is Multiple, with 89.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Balmorhea is Hispanic, with 52.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 92.55% |
| High School | 7.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 26.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 46.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,625 | $48,914 |
| Households | $29,375 | $44,488 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37 | 11.86% |
| White | 20 | 6.99% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 19.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
72.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
93.27%
Born in Balmorhea
93.27%
Native Born
6.73%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
4.75%
Naturalized
93.27% of Balmorhea residents were born in the United States, with 93.27% having been born in Texas. 1.98% 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 | 348 | -6 | -1.69% |
| 2028 | 354 | -6 | -1.67% |
| 2027 | 360 | -6 | -1.64% |
| 2026 | 366 | -6 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 372 | -6 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 378 | -6 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 384 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 383 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 388 | -14 | -3.48% |
| 2020 | 402 | -182 | -31.16% |
| 2019 | 584 | 17 | 3% |
| 2018 | 567 | 18 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 549 | 9 | 1.67% |
| 2016 | 540 | 5 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 535 | 19 | 3.68% |
| 2014 | 516 | 16 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 500 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 490 | 8 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 482 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 481 | 0 | 0% |