World Population Review
Balch Springs, Texas Population 2021
24,625
Balch Springs is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 24,625, it is the 123rd largest city in Texas and the 1566th largest city in the United States . Balch Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually but its population has increased by 3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,728 in 2010. Balch Springs reached it's highest population of 25,314 in 2017. Spanning over 9 miles, Balch Springs has a population density of 2,729 people per square mile.
The average household income in Balch Springs is $60,801 with a poverty rate of 19.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,059 per month, and the median house value is $106,000. The median age in Balch Springs is 28.3 years, 28.3 years for males, and 28.2 years for females.
Balch Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Balch Springs was:
- White: 71.02%
- Black or African American: 23.22%
- Other race: 4.01%
- Asian: 1.05%
- Two or more races: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Balch Springs, Texas is 24,625 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,198.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 23,728.
Balch Springs, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,891 | 71.02% |
| Black or African American | 5,850 | 23.22% |
| Some Other Race | 1,010 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 265 | 1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.09% |
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Balch Springs Population by Race
Balch Springs Population Pyramid $2021
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Balch Springs Population by Age
Balch Springs Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,665 | 3.76 | 61.2 |
| Married | 3,259 | 4.34 | 71.8 |
| Female | 1,326 | 4.22 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 1,312 | 1.3 | 57.7 |
| Male | 768 | 4.73 | 53 |
4.22
Average Family Size
3.76
Average Household Size
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Balch Springs Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,611 | 18.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,147 | 22.56% |
| High School Graduate | 3,578 | 25.65% |
| Some College | 2,963 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 4.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 721 | 5.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 2.04% |
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Balch Springs Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Balch Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,039 | 2,550 | 240 |
| White | 3,628 | 2,742 | 254 |
| Black | 3,058 | 2,728 | 473 |
| Other Race | 588 | 282 | 17 |
| Asian | 220 | 167 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 61 | |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 43.48%.
Balch Springs Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,522
Average Earnings
$32,495
Average Male
$24,736
Average Female
Balch Springs Earnings by Educational Attainment
Balch Springs Language by Age
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Balch Springs Language
46.87% of Balch Springs residents speak only English, while 53.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.64% of the population.
Balch Springs Language
Balch Springs Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,363 | 3,161 | 22.01% |
| Black | 5,850 | 911 | 15.57% |
| White | 4,840 | 773 | 15.97% |
| Other | 1,010 | 143 | 14.16% |
| Multiple | 151 | 114 | 75.50% |
| Asian | 259 | 22 | 8.49% |
19.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
20.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Balch Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Balch Springs is Multiple, with 75.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Balch Springs is Asian, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.48%.
Balch Springs Poverty
Balch Springs Poverty Rate by Education
Balch Springs Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Balch Springs Married by Age and Sex
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Balch Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Balch Springs Marital Status by Race
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Balch Springs Marital Status
Balch Springs Veterans by War
Balch Springs Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 2.84% |
| Black | 205 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 1.45% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22.68% |
| Native American | 13 | 56.52% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.61% |
Balch Springs Veterans by Race
Balch Springs Veterans by Education
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1.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Balch Springs Veterans by Education
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70.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Balch Springs Employment by Age
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Balch Springs Employment by Race
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Balch Springs Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.68%
Native Born
28.32%
Foreign Born
23.39%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
71.68% of Balch Springs residents were born in the United States, with 60.47% having been born in Texas. 23.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Balch Springs Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,625 | -191 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 24,816 | -191 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 25,007 | -191 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 25,198 | -116 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 25,314 | 157 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 25,157 | -77 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 25,234 | 120 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 25,114 | 91 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 25,023 | 208 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 24,815 | 495 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 24,320 | 472 | 1.98% |
| 2010 | 23,848 | 4,473 | 2.10% |
| 2000 | 19,375 | 1,969 | 1.08% |
| 1990 | 17,406 | 3,660 | 2.39% |
| 1980 | 13,746 | 3,282 | 2.77% |
| 1970 | 10,464 | 3,643 | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 6,821 | 0.00% |