Balch Springs, Texas Population 2022
Balch Springs is a city located in Texas. Balch Springs has a 2020 population of 28,477. Balch Springs is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,685 in 2010.
The average household income in Balch Springs is $60,801 with a poverty rate of 14.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,024 per month, and the median house value is $120,000. 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 Springswas:
- White: 58.79%
- Black or African American: 27.56%
- Two or more races: 6.26%
- Other race: 5.51%
- Asian: 1.68%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,770 | 58.79% |
| Black or African American | 6,925 | 27.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 421 | 1.68% |
| Some Other Race | 1,385 | 5.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1,572 | 6.26% |
Balch Springs Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,916 | 3.62 | 66.9 |
| Married | 3,363 | 4.21 | 79.1 |
| Male | 712 | 4.69 | 59.8 |
| Female | 1,447 | 3.99 | 54 |
| Non Family | 1,394 | 1.25 | 54.4 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,289 | 15.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,556 | 17.47% |
| High School Graduate | 4,512 | 30.83% |
| Some College | 2,458 | 16.80% |
| Associates Degree | 1,703 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 802 | 5.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 2.14% |
Balch Springs Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 307 | 267 | 177 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 12 |
| Black | 4,178 | 3,831 | 504 |
| White | 3,580 | 2,714 | 174 |
| Other Race | 813 | 451 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 6,536 | 2,947 | 260 |
| 2+ Races | 600 | 297 |
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 asian people with a rate of 57.65%.
$31,675
Average Earnings
$35,983
Average Male
$25,163
Average Female
Balch Springs Language by Age
Balch Springs Language
53.14% of Balch Springs residents speak only English, while 46.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.22% of the population.
Balch Springs Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,059 | 2,178 | 16.68% |
| Black | 6,919 | 897 | 12.96% |
| White | 4,760 | 546 | 11.47% |
| Multiple | 1,569 | 105 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 376 | 20 | 5.32% |
| Other | 146 | NaN% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.20%
Male Poverty Rate
16.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Balch Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Balch Springs is Hispanic, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Balch Springs is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.87%.
Balch Springs Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Balch Springs Married by Age and Sex
Balch Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Balch Springs Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 349 | 3.48% |
| Black | 271 | 5.27% |
| Native American | 10 | 20.00% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.78% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 2.08% |
Balch Springs Veterans by Education
0.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.93%
Born in Balch Springs
75.68%
Native Born
24.32%
Foreign Born
19.09%
Non Citizen
5.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.68% of Balch Springs residents were born in the United States, with 61.93% having been born in Texas. 19.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,821 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 10,464 | 3,643 | 4.37% |
| 1980 | 13,746 | 3,282 | 2.77% |
| 1990 | 17,406 | 3,660 | 2.39% |
| 2000 | 19,375 | 1,969 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 23,728 | 4,353 | 2.05% |
| 2011 | 24,124 | 396 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 24,520 | 396 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 24,916 | 396 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 25,312 | 396 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 25,708 | 396 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 26,104 | 396 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 26,500 | 396 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 26,896 | 396 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 27,292 | 396 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 27,685 | 393 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 28,081 | 396 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 28,477 | 396 | 1.41% |