Buffalo Gap is a town located in Taylor County Texas. Buffalo Gap has a 2024 population of 639. Buffalo Gap is currently growing at a rate of 3.57% annually and its population has increased by 16.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 549 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo Gap is $75,636 with a poverty rate of 22.97%. The median age in Buffalo Gap is 36.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 543 | 93.78% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 3.28% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 207 | 2.64 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 100 | 3.1 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 76 | 1.18 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 16 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 6.53 | 0 | 100 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 6.91% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 5.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 21.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 36.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 91 | 23.27% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 345 | 326 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Black | 13 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,250 | $0 | $45,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,400 | $33,125 | $16,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,969 | $0 | $17,969 |
| Overall | $36,750 | $44,688 | $17,969 |
| Some College | $66,750 | $100,938 | $0 |
$36,750
Average Earnings
$44,688
Average Male
$17,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.2% of Buffalo Gap residents speak only English, while 6.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 81 | 17.38% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 39 | 41.05% |
| Black | 19 | 13 | 68.42% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
22.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.61%
Male Poverty Rate
28.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is White, with 17.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76.47% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 14.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,625 | $100,083 |
| Households | $52,404 | $75,636 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,868 | $33,496 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 6.1% |
| Black | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
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
76.34%
Born in Buffalo Gap
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.65% of Buffalo Gap residents were born in the United States, with 76.34% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 752 | 22 | 3.01% |
| 2028 | 730 | 23 | 3.25% |
| 2027 | 707 | 23 | 3.36% |
| 2026 | 684 | 22 | 3.32% |
| 2025 | 662 | 23 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 639 | 22 | 3.57% |
| 2023 | 617 | 29 | 4.93% |
| 2022 | 588 | 24 | 4.26% |
| 2021 | 564 | 15 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 549 | -18 | -3.17% |
| 2019 | 567 | 26 | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 541 | 9 | 1.69% |
| 2017 | 532 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 533 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 536 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 534 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 531 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 533 | 3 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 530 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 530 | 0 | 0% |