Buffalo Gap, TX

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Buffalo Gap Overview

579
TOTAL POPULATION
271
MALE POPULATION
308
FEMALE POPULATION
87.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,027
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,404
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
245
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Buffalo Gap Zip Codes

Buffalo Gap Area Codes

Race in Buffalo Gap

The most populous races in Buffalo Gap are White / Caucasian (543 | 93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (95 | 16.4%), and Black / African American (19 | 3.3%).
Race in Buffalo Gap
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American193.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9516.4%
Native / Alaskan20.4%
White / Caucasian54393.8%
Two or more Races152.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total579100.0%

Ancestry in Buffalo Gap

The most populous ancestries reported in Buffalo Gap are German (134 | 23.1%), Mexican (95 | 16.4%), Irish (85 | 14.7%), English (38 | 6.6%), and American (19 | 3.3%), together accounting for 64.1% of all Buffalo Gap residents.
Ancestry in Buffalo Gap
Ancestry# Population% Population
American193.3%
British61.0%
Cajun61.0%
Czech50.9%
English386.6%
French61.0%
French Canadian30.5%
German13423.1%
Irish8514.7%
Italian20.4%
Mexican9516.4%
Norwegian20.4%
Polish20.4%
Pueblo20.4%
Scotch-Irish10.2%
Scottish50.9%
Swedish20.4%
Ute20.4%
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Immigrants in Buffalo Gap

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buffalo Gap came from England (2 | 0.4%), Europe (2 | 0.4%), and Northern Europe (2 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Buffalo Gap residents.
Immigrants in Buffalo Gap
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
England20.4%
Europe20.4%
Northern Europe20.4%
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Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap

Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap

The most populous age groups in Buffalo Gap are 40 to 44 Years (48 | 17.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (41 | 13.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (2.9%)12 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years10 (3.7%)8 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years29 (10.7%)20 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years31 (11.4%)34 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Years17 (6.3%)19 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years24 (8.9%)41 (13.3%)
30 to 34 Years8 (2.9%)22 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years16 (5.9%)11 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years48 (17.7%)22 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years8 (2.9%)2 (0.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)28 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years7 (2.6%)6 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years18 (6.6%)21 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years16 (5.9%)29 (9.4%)
70 to 74 Years9 (3.3%)15 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years10 (3.7%)5 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years7 (2.6%)10 (3.3%)
85 Years and over5 (1.8%)3 (1.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)308 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buffalo Gap

Median Family Size in Buffalo Gap

The median family size in Buffalo Gap is 3.48 persons per family, with single female/mother families (15 | 11.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16 | 12.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buffalo Gap
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple100 (76.3%)3.10
Single Male/Father16 (12.2%)3.00
Single Female/Mother15 (11.5%)6.53
Total Families131 (100.0%)3.48

Median Household Size in Buffalo Gap

The median household size in Buffalo Gap is 2.64 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.53 persons per household. non-family households (76 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buffalo Gap
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple100 (48.3%)3.10
Single Male/Father16 (7.7%)3.00
Single Female/Mother15 (7.2%)6.53
Non-family76 (36.7%)1.18
Total Households207 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap

Out of a total of 207 households in Buffalo Gap, 131 (63.3%) are family households, while 76 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 44, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 63.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-63 (30.4%)
2-Person Households44 (21.3%)13 (6.3%)
3-Person Households40 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households26 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (63.3%)76 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Buffalo Gap

Fertility by Age in Buffalo Gap

Average fertility rate in Buffalo Gap is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)73.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Buffalo Gap

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buffalo Gap
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (100.0%)167.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo Gap
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)

Income in Buffalo Gap

Income Overview in Buffalo Gap

Per Capita Income in Buffalo Gap is $29,027, while median incomes of families and households are $85,625 and $52,404 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income579$29,027
Median Family Income131$85,625
Mean Family Income131$100,083
Median Household Income207$52,404
Mean Household Income207$75,636
Income Deficit131$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)57957.84%
Wage / Income Gap ($)57942.16¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5790.44

Earnings by Sex in Buffalo Gap

Average Earnings in Buffalo Gap are $33,750, $41,875 for men and $17,656 for women, a difference of 57.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Buffalo Gap
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male137 (55.2%)$41,875
Female111 (44.8%)$17,656
Total248 (100.0%)$33,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo Gap

The most common earnings brackets in Buffalo Gap are $100,000+ for men (33 | 24.1%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (18 | 16.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo Gap
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)11 (9.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (3.6%)18 (16.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99914 (10.2%)4 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (2.2%)18 (16.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)8 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)3 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (1.5%)5 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (8.8%)3 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (7.3%)18 (16.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (5.1%)1 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9996 (4.4%)4 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+33 (24.1%)2 (1.8%)
Total137 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap

Average earnings in Buffalo Gap are $44,688 for men and $17,969 for women, a difference of 59.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,938, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,125. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,179, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$33,125$16,625
College or Associate's Degree$100,938$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,688$17,969

Family Income in Buffalo Gap

Family Income Brackets in Buffalo Gap

According to the Buffalo Gap family income data, there are 37 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Buffalo Gap
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00032.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999118.4%
$25,000 to $34,99975.3%
$35,000 to $49,99953.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992015.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992619.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993728.2%
$150,000 to $199,999118.4%
$200,000+118.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo Gap

3-person families (40 | 30.5%) account for the highest median family income in Buffalo Gap with $110,357 per family, while 2-person families (44 | 33.6%) have the highest median income of $37,728 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo Gap
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families44 (33.6%)$75,455
3-Person Families40 (30.5%)$110,357
4-Person Families26 (19.9%)$0
5-Person Families12 (9.2%)$82,143
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (6.9%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$85,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo Gap

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo Gap
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners24 (18.3%)$0
1 Earner61 (46.6%)$106,776
2 Earners37 (28.2%)$75,938
3+ Earners9 (6.9%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$85,625

Household Income in Buffalo Gap

Household Income Brackets in Buffalo Gap

With 39 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Buffalo Gap, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buffalo Gap
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00031.4%
$10,000 to $14,999136.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993717.9%
$25,000 to $34,999188.7%
$35,000 to $49,999209.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992914.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992612.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993918.8%
$150,000 to $199,999115.3%
$200,000+115.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo Gap

The median household income in Buffalo Gap is $52,404, with the highest median household income of $73,333 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 46 households (22.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo Gap
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (1.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years95 (45.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years46 (22.2%)$73,333
65+ Years63 (30.4%)$47,250
Total207 (100.0%)$52,404

Poverty in Buffalo Gap

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap

With 16.6% poverty level for males and 28.6% for females among the residents of Buffalo Gap, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (6.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (41.3%)
35 to 44 Years16 (25.0%)9 (27.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)11 (36.7%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years1 (4.0%)1 (2.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (16.6%)88 (28.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap

According to the poverty statistics in Buffalo Gap, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years19 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (100.0%)30 (93.8%)
25 to 34 Years32 (100.0%)37 (58.7%)
35 to 44 Years48 (75.0%)24 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years8 (100.0%)19 (63.3%)
55 to 64 Years25 (100.0%)18 (66.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (96.0%)43 (97.7%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total226 (83.4%)220 (71.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo Gap

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buffalo Gap show that 3.0% or 3 of the total 100 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo Gap
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Gap

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Gap
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (60.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Gap

The poverty data for Buffalo Gap shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 9 of the single-parent households (29.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Gap
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total3 (3.0%)9 (29.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Buffalo Gap

Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo Gap

Among the 238 employed individuals in Buffalo Gap, private company employees (132 | 55.5%), not-for-profit organizations (37 | 15.5%), and local government employees (36 | 15.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo Gap
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13255.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)187.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3715.5%
Local Government Employees3615.1%
State Government Employees83.4%
Federal Government Employees20.8%
Unpaid Family Workers52.1%
Total238100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buffalo Gap

Employment Status by Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years27 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years34 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years20 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years68 (70.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years21 (55.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years12 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years28 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma74 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree53 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher43 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (64.9%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo Gap are Management (40 | 16.5%), Community & Social Service (21 | 8.6%), Business & Financial (8 | 3.3%), Education, Arts & Media (8 | 3.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (6 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buffalo Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (77.5%), Business & Financial (75.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (37.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Management31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Business & Financial6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Health Technologists2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total (Category)42 (56.0%)33 (44.0%)
Total (Overall)132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buffalo Gap are Security & Protection (33 | 13.6%), Law Enforcement (26 | 10.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (26 | 10.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 8.2%), and Personal Care & Service (10 | 4.1%).
Services Occupations in Buffalo Gap

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buffalo Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (66.7%), and Law Enforcement (57.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (70.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (69.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement15 (57.7%)11 (42.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Personal Care & Service3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Total (Category)41 (46.1%)48 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buffalo Gap are Sales & Related (23 | 9.5%), and Office & Administration (7 | 2.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buffalo Gap

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Office & Administration5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Total (Category)5 (16.7%)25 (83.3%)
Total (Overall)132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buffalo Gap are Construction & Extraction (15 | 6.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buffalo Gap

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buffalo Gap are Production (13 | 5.3%), and Transportation (12 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buffalo Gap

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Transportation12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
Total (Overall)132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Gap

Employment Industries in Buffalo Gap

The major employment industries in Buffalo Gap include Retail Trade (42 | 17.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (37 | 15.2%), Public Administration (35 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 | 11.5%), and Construction (26 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Buffalo Gap

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Gap

The Buffalo Gap industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Gap
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade11 (26.2%)31 (73.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (7.1%)26 (92.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (48.6%)19 (51.3%)
Public Administration22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
Total132 (54.3%)111 (45.7%)

Education in Buffalo Gap

School Enrollment in Buffalo Gap

The most common levels of schooling among the 135 students in Buffalo Gap are high school (72 | 53.3%), middle school (29 | 21.5%), and elementary school (20 | 14.8%).
School Enrollment in Buffalo Gap
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten43.0%
Elementary School2014.8%
Middle School2921.5%
High School7253.3%
College / Undergraduate53.7%
Graduate / Professional53.7%
Total135100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo Gap

Out of a total of 135 students who are enrolled in schools in Buffalo Gap, 7 (5.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 128 (94.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (96.0%)2 (4.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total128 (94.8%)7 (5.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo Gap

Education (39 | 39.4%), business (17 | 17.2%), social sciences (13 | 13.1%), visual & performing arts (9 | 9.1%), and liberal arts & history (6 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 99 individuals in Buffalo Gap who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo Gap
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural55.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology33.0%
Social Sciences1313.1%
Engineering22.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology22.0%
Business1717.2%
Education3939.4%
Literature & Languages11.0%
Liberal Arts & History66.1%
Visual & Performing Arts99.1%
Communications22.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total99100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buffalo Gap

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo Gap

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buffalo Gap are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 43.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (42, making up 58.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo Gap
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle41 (31.1%)42 (42.9%)
2 Vehicles57 (43.2%)42 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles34 (25.8%)14 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buffalo Gap

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buffalo Gap are 20 to 24 minutes (87 commuters, 37.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (34 commuters, 14.7%), and 25 to 29 minutes (31 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Buffalo Gap
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2410.4%
5 to 9 Minutes93.9%
10 to 14 Minutes93.9%
15 to 19 Minutes104.3%
20 to 24 Minutes8737.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3113.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3414.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes93.9%
45 to 59 Minutes73.0%
60 to 89 Minutes114.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo Gap

The most common commute times in Buffalo Gap are 20 to 24 minutes (51 commuters, 39.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (36 commuters, 35.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo Gap
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (3.1%)20 (19.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (5.4%)2 (2.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (2.3%)6 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (5.4%)3 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes51 (39.5%)36 (35.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes21 (16.3%)10 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (11.6%)19 (18.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1 (0.8%)6 (5.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo Gap

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buffalo Gap are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (38, 29.5%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (24, 23.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo Gap
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3 (2.3%)18 (17.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)6 (5.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (13.2%)3 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (20.9%)9 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)7 (6.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM38 (29.5%)3 (2.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (7.7%)6 (5.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (1.5%)13 (12.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (10.1%)8 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM19 (14.7%)24 (23.5%)
Total129 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo Gap

Of the total 207 dwellings in Buffalo Gap, owner-occupied units account for 132 (63.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 75 (36.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo Gap
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13263.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7536.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units207100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo Gap
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6330.4%
2-Person Household5727.5%
3-Person Household4019.3%
4+ Person Household4722.7%
Total Housing Units207100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (44.4%)35 (55.6%)
2-Person Household41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
3-Person Household37 (92.5%)3 (7.5%)
4+ Person Household26 (55.3%)21 (44.7%)
Total Housing Units132 (63.8%)75 (36.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma28 (33.7%)55 (66.3%)
College/Associate Degree50 (87.7%)7 (12.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (84.4%)10 (15.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo Gap
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3818.4%
35 to 44 Years6029.0%
45 to 54 Years104.8%
55 to 64 Years3617.4%
65 to 74 Years3717.9%
75 to 84 Years2411.6%
85 Years and Over21.0%
Total207100.0%

Housing Finances in Buffalo Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo Gap
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied132 (63.8%)$83,750
Renter-Occupied75 (36.2%)$28,125
Average207 (100.0%)$52,404

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo Gap

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo Gap
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (5.3%)6 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9994 (3.0%)26 (34.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (3.8%)13 (17.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (6.8%)11 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (12.1%)13 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (17.4%)3 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more22 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo Gap

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo Gap
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79922 (16.7%)15 (20.0%)
$800 to $99918 (13.6%)9 (12.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (13.6%)31 (41.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99937 (28.0%)3 (4.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)9 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buffalo Gap

Housing Structures in Buffalo Gap

Housing Structures in Buffalo Gap
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17986.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2512.1%
Total207100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo Gap

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo Gap
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached114 (63.7%)65 (36.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Total132 (63.8%)75 (36.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo Gap

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo Gap
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.5%)3 (4.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms35 (26.5%)45 (60.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms83 (62.9%)27 (36.0%)
8 or more Rooms12 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo Gap

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo Gap
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27 (20.4%)16 (21.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (7.6%)10 (13.3%)
Electricity94 (71.2%)49 (65.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo Gap

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo Gap
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle31 (23.5%)51 (68.0%)
2 Vehicles64 (48.5%)24 (32.0%)
3 or more Vehicles37 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buffalo Gap

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buffalo Gap

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7755
Median Property Value$117,800$256,300
Median Household Income$75,893$18
Monthly Housing Costs$579$2
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (13.0%)6 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99947 (61.0%)25 (45.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (2.6%)11 (20.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (3.9%)13 (23.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (11.7%)1 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (22.1%)11 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (26.0%)6 (10.9%)
$150,000 or more4 (5.2%)19 (34.5%)
Total77 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo Gap

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo Gap
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x49 (63.6%)107,159 (194,834.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (3.9%)30 (54.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (5.2%)12 (21.8%)
4.0x or more21 (27.3%)2 (3.6%)
Total77 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Gap
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49911 (14.3%)5 (9.1%)
$800 to $1,49920 (26.0%)1 (1.8%)
Total77 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buffalo Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years109 (93.2%)8 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years58 (79.4%)15 (20.5%)
26 to 34 Years43 (64.2%)24 (35.8%)
35 to 44 Years49 (50.5%)48 (49.5%)
45 to 54 Years27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
55 to 64 Years36 (69.2%)16 (30.8%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total455 (78.9%)122 (21.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo Gap
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen109 (93.2%)8 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58 (79.4%)15 (20.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo Gap
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00088 (66.2%)45 (33.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99953 (79.1%)14 (20.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99952 (85.3%)9 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (91.7%)7 (8.3%)
$100,000 and over158 (79.4%)41 (20.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Gap

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
6 to 18 Years62 (53.0%)47 (40.2%)
19 to 25 Years8 (11.0%)50 (68.5%)
25 to 34 Years18 (26.9%)25 (37.3%)
35 to 44 Years11 (11.3%)38 (39.2%)
45 to 54 Years2 (5.3%)25 (65.8%)
55 to 64 Years11 (21.1%)25 (48.1%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)34 (49.3%)
75 Years and over40 (100.0%)31 (77.5%)
Total231 (40.0%)289 (50.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo Gap

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years14 (14.4%)18 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (48.0%)15 (34.1%)
75 Years and over10 (45.5%)5 (27.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buffalo Gap

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Gap: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.1%)2 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (13.6%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Gap: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (11.3%)12 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.8%)
75 Years and over5 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Gap: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years13 (13.4%)5 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (28.0%)8 (18.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Gap: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (13.4%)5 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years5 (20.0%)15 (34.1%)
75 Years and over7 (31.8%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Gap: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (11.3%)1 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (20.0%)11 (25.0%)
75 Years and over5 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Buffalo Gap

Computing Device Access in Buffalo Gap

Computing Device Access in Buffalo Gap
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11254.1%
Smartphone19795.2%
Tablet11354.6%
No Computing Device62.9%
Total207100.0%

Internet Access in Buffalo Gap

Internet Access in Buffalo Gap
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home11555.6%
Cellular Data Only4320.8%
Satellite Internet2311.1%
No Internet3115.0%
Total207100.0%

Buffalo Gap Summary

Buffalo Gap is a small unincorporated community located in Taylor County, Texas. It is situated about 15 miles south of Abilene, the county seat. The town was founded in 1876 and was named after a gap in the hills that was used by buffalo herds to cross the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. The population of Buffalo Gap was estimated to be around 500 in 2020.

History

Buffalo Gap was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Abilene. The town was named after a gap in the hills that was used by buffalo herds to cross the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. The town was initially a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway, and it quickly grew into a thriving community.
In the early 1900s, Buffalo Gap was a popular destination for tourists, who came to enjoy the area’s natural beauty and to hunt and fish. The town was also home to several businesses, including a hotel, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a livery stable.
In the 1920s, Buffalo Gap began to decline as the railroad moved its operations to Abilene. The town’s population dwindled, and many of the businesses closed. However, the town was able to survive due to its proximity to Abilene and its agricultural industry.

Geography

Buffalo Gap is located in Taylor County, Texas, about 15 miles south of Abilene. The town is situated in the Clear Fork of the Brazos River Valley, and it is surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands. The area is known for its natural beauty, and it is home to several species of wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, and quail.
The climate in Buffalo Gap is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 22 inches.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo Gap is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms and ranches, and the surrounding area is known for its production of cotton, wheat, and other crops.
In addition to agriculture, Buffalo Gap is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town also has a post office and a volunteer fire department.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Buffalo Gap was estimated to be around 500. The town is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. The median household income is around $45,000, and the median home value is around $90,000.

Conclusion

Buffalo Gap is a small unincorporated community located in Taylor County, Texas. It was founded in 1876 and was named after a gap in the hills that was used by buffalo herds to cross the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several small businesses. The population of Buffalo Gap was estimated to be around 500 in 2020.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buffalo Gap?
Total Population of Buffalo Gap is 579.
What is the Total Male Population of Buffalo Gap?
Total Male Population of Buffalo Gap is 271.
What is the Total Female Population of Buffalo Gap?
Total Female Population of Buffalo Gap is 308.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buffalo Gap?
There are 87.99 Males per 100 Females in Buffalo Gap.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buffalo Gap?
There are 113.65 Females per 100 Males in Buffalo Gap.
What is the Median Population Age in Buffalo Gap?
Median Population Age in Buffalo Gap is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buffalo Gap
Average Family Size in Buffalo Gap is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buffalo Gap
Average Household Size in Buffalo Gap is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buffalo Gap?
Per Capita income in Buffalo Gap is $29,027.
What is the Median Family Income in Buffalo Gap?
Median Family Income in Buffalo Gap is $85,625.
What is the Median Household income in Buffalo Gap?
Median Household Income in Buffalo Gap is $52,404.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo Gap?
Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo Gap is 57.8%.
Women in Buffalo Gap earn 42.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo Gap?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo Gap is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buffalo Gap?
There are 245 People in the Labor Forcein in Buffalo Gap.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buffalo Gap?
53.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Buffalo Gap.