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 $88,835 with a poverty rate of 10.83%. The median age in Buffalo Gap is 43.6 years: 41.8 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 90.94% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 3.94% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 218 | 2.2 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 111 | 2.78 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.2 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 18 | 3.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 22.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 162 | 39.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 85 | 20.78% |
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 | 363 | 358 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Black | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,000 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,125 | $34,167 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $52,917 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $69,833 | $0 | $0 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$52,917
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Buffalo Gap residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 31 | 6.97% |
| Black | 20 | 13 | 65% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 8 | 20.51% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Native | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
10.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.72%
Male Poverty Rate
18.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is White, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 16.52% |
| High School | 9.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,313 | $120,126 |
| Households | $63,750 | $88,835 |
| Married Families | $111,058 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,083 | $37,797 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
41
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 8.66% |
| Black | 6 | 46.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
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
77.95%
Born in Buffalo Gap
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.61% of Buffalo Gap residents were born in the United States, with 77.95% 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% |