Balcones Heights, TX

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2023 Population

2,724

0.183% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.4

0.562% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

45.1%

2.26% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$28,082

0.362% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$214,300

15.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,462

3.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Balcones Heights, TX had a population of 2.72k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $28,082. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Balcones Heights, TX declined from 2,729 to 2,724, a −0.183% decrease and its median household income declined from $28,184 to $28,082, a −0.362% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Balcones Heights, TX are Two+ (Hispanic) (27.7%), White (Hispanic) (24.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.2%), and Other (Hispanic) (11.4%).

None of the households in Balcones Heights, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.1% of the residents in Balcones Heights, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Balcones Heights, TX are UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 (29 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Balcones Heights, TX was $214,300, and the homeownership rate was 18.5%.

Most people in Balcones Heights, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Balcones Heights, TX was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Balcones Heights, TX is home to a population of 2.72k people, from which 88.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.8% of Balcones Heights, TX residents were born outside of the country (375 people).

In 2023, there were 1.12 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (755 people) in Balcones Heights, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 677 White (Hispanic) and 429 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.1%

2023 Citizenship

90.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.1% of Balcones Heights, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Balcones Heights, TX was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Balcones Heights, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Balcones Heights, TX

Two+ (Hispanic)
755 ± 251
White (Hispanic)
677 ± 351
White (Non-Hispanic)
429 ± 174

68%

Hispanic Population

1.85k people

68% of the people in Balcones Heights, TX are hispanic (1.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Balcones Heights, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

13.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

375 people

11.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

319 people

As of 2023, 13.8% of Balcones Heights, TX residents (375 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Balcones Heights, TX was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Balcones Heights, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
88 ± 67
Gulf War (2001-)
44 ± 48
Gulf War (1990s)
25 ± 32

Balcones Heights, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Balcones Heights, TX employs 1.46k people. The largest industries in Balcones Heights, TX are Retail Trade (357 people), Accommodation & Food Services (244 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (183 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($70,353), Educational Services ($66,518), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,295).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.46k

2023 Value

± 301

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 28.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Balcones Heights, TX grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 1.42k employees to 1.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Balcones Heights, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (330 people), Sales & Related Occupations (194 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (154 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Balcones Heights, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.46k

2023 Value

± 301

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 28.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Balcones Heights, TX grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 1.42k employees to 1.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Balcones Heights, TX, are Retail Trade (357 people), Accommodation & Food Services (244 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Balcones Heights, TX, though some of these residents may live in Balcones Heights, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$26,713

Median earning men ± $9,910

$26,058

Median earning women ± $5,833

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($70,353), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,294), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,476).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,885), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,644), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,845).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Balcones Heights, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Balcones Heights, TX awarded 29 degrees. The student population of Balcones Heights, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 65 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Balcones Heights, TX are Hispanic or Latino (21 and 72.4%), followed by White (5 and 17.2%), Black or African American (2 and 6.9%), and Unknown (1 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Balcones Heights, TX by number of degrees awarded are UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 (29 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Balcones Heights, TX are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (15 and 51.7%), General Cosmetology (9 and 31%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (5 and 17.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 68 students enrolled in Balcones Heights, TX, 4.41% men and 95.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 42 records, of which 92.9% were women and 7.14% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Balcones Heights, TX was General Cosmetology with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Balcones Heights, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio 410 with 29 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Balcones Heights, TX, which is 0.0357 times less than the 28 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 21 degrees mean that there were 4.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Balcones Heights, TX was $214,300 in 2023, which is 0.706 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $185,700 to $214,300, a 15.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Balcones Heights, TX is 18.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Balcones Heights, TX have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Balcones Heights, TX is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$214,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$52,691

$276

Median Property Taxes

±$120

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Balcones Heights, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Balcones Heights, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

18.5%

Homeownership

2023

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 18.5% of the housing units in Balcones Heights, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 18.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Balcones Heights, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Balcones Heights, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,082

Median Household Income

± $8,221

1.5k

Number of Households

± 310

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.5k households in Balcones Heights, TX declined from $28,082 from the previous year's value of $28,184.

The following chart displays the households in Balcones Heights, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Balcones Heights, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (58.1%)
Carpooled (16.1%)
Public Transit (7.44%)

In 2023, 58.1% of workers in Balcones Heights, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Balcones Heights, TX have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Balcones Heights, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Balcones Heights, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Balcones Heights, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Balcones Heights, TX have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

45.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Balcones Heights, TX (1.23k out of 2.72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Balcones Heights, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

72.8% of the population of Balcones Heights, TX has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 5.03% on non-group plans, and 3.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1062 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bexar County, TX.

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bexar County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (1,309 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bexar County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 30.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

27.2%

Uninsured

32.3%

Employer Coverage

22.1%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

5.03%

Non-Group

3.12%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Balcones Heights, TX grew by 0.184% from 27.1% to 27.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Balcones Heights, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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