Balcones Heights, TX
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Balcones Heights Overview
2,729
TOTAL POPULATION
1,433
MALE POPULATION
1,296
FEMALE POPULATION
110.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,769
PER CAPITA INCOME
$36,607
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$28,184
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,489
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Balcones Heights Area Codes
Race in Balcones Heights
The most populous races in Balcones Heights are Hispanic or Latino (1,960 | 71.8%), White / Caucasian (1,478 | 54.2%), and Two or more Races (581 | 21.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 309 | 11.3% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,960 | 71.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 98 | 3.6% |
White / Caucasian | 1,478 | 54.2% |
Two or more Races | 581 | 21.3% |
Some other Race | 263 | 9.6% |
Total | 2,729 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Balcones Heights
The most populous ancestries reported in Balcones Heights are Mexican (1,743 | 63.9%), Irish (101 | 3.7%), German (98 | 3.6%), Mexican American Indian (84 | 3.1%), and English (74 | 2.7%), together accounting for 77.0% of all Balcones Heights residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 10 | 0.4% |
American | 38 | 1.4% |
Burmese | 8 | 0.3% |
Central American | 17 | 0.6% |
Colombian | 4 | 0.2% |
Dominican | 17 | 0.6% |
English | 74 | 2.7% |
Ethiopian | 40 | 1.5% |
French | 40 | 1.5% |
French Canadian | 9 | 0.3% |
German | 98 | 3.6% |
Irish | 101 | 3.7% |
Italian | 27 | 1.0% |
Mexican | 1,743 | 63.9% |
Mexican American Indian | 84 | 3.1% |
Norwegian | 18 | 0.7% |
Puerto Rican | 13 | 0.5% |
Salvadoran | 17 | 0.6% |
Scandinavian | 14 | 0.5% |
Scotch-Irish | 7 | 0.3% |
Scottish | 39 | 1.4% |
South American | 4 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 21 | 0.8% |
Subsaharan African | 50 | 1.8% |
Swedish | 5 | 0.2% | View All 25 Rows |
Immigrants in Balcones Heights
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Balcones Heights came from Latin America (255 | 9.3%), Central America (238 | 8.7%), Mexico (170 | 6.2%), El Salvador (68 | 2.5%), and Africa (40 | 1.5%), together accounting for 28.2% of all Balcones Heights residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 40 | 1.5% |
Caribbean | 17 | 0.6% |
Central America | 238 | 8.7% |
Dominican Republic | 17 | 0.6% |
Eastern Africa | 40 | 1.5% |
El Salvador | 68 | 2.5% |
Eritrea | 40 | 1.5% |
Europe | 24 | 0.9% |
Germany | 8 | 0.3% |
Latin America | 255 | 9.3% |
Mexico | 170 | 6.2% |
Southern Europe | 16 | 0.6% |
Spain | 16 | 0.6% |
Western Europe | 8 | 0.3% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Balcones Heights
Sex and Age in Balcones Heights
The most populous age groups in Balcones Heights are 25 to 29 Years (249 | 17.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (171 | 13.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 100 (7.0%) | 59 (4.5%) |
5 to 9 Years | 39 (2.7%) | 22 (1.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 33 (2.3%) | 84 (6.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 93 (6.5%) | 171 (13.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 72 (5.0%) | 157 (12.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 249 (17.4%) | 109 (8.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 61 (4.3%) | 80 (6.2%) |
35 to 39 Years | 126 (8.8%) | 38 (2.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 98 (6.8%) | 96 (7.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 95 (6.6%) | 68 (5.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 93 (6.5%) | 86 (6.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 75 (5.2%) | 63 (4.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 138 (9.6%) | 88 (6.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 97 (6.8%) | 134 (10.3%) |
70 to 74 Years | 15 (1.1%) | 14 (1.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 41 (2.9%) | 7 (0.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.8%) |
85 Years and over | 8 (0.6%) | 10 (0.8%) |
Total | 1,433 (100.0%) | 1,296 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Balcones Heights
Median Family Size in Balcones Heights
The median family size in Balcones Heights is 2.74 persons per family, with single female/mother families (167 | 30.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (149 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 231 (42.2%) | 2.91 |
Single Male/Father | 149 (27.2%) | 2.21 |
Single Female/Mother | 167 (30.5%) | 2.99 |
Total Families | 547 (100.0%) | 2.74 |
Median Household Size in Balcones Heights
The median household size in Balcones Heights is 1.89 persons per household, with single female/mother households (167 | 11.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (896 | 62.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 231 (16.0%) | 2.91 |
Single Male/Father | 149 (10.3%) | 2.84 |
Single Female/Mother | 167 (11.6%) | 3.25 |
Non-family | 896 (62.1%) | 1.22 |
Total Households | 1,443 (100.0%) | 1.89 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Balcones Heights
Out of a total of 1,443 households in Balcones Heights, 547 (37.9%) are family households, while 896 (62.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 211, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 763.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 763 (52.9%) |
2-Person Households | 211 (14.6%) | 120 (8.3%) |
3-Person Households | 208 (14.4%) | 13 (0.9%) |
4-Person Households | 83 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 27 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 18 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 547 (37.9%) | 896 (62.1%) |
Female Fertility in Balcones Heights
Fertility by Age in Balcones Heights
Average fertility rate in Balcones Heights is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 195.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 85.7% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 7 (14.3%) | 20.0 |
35 to 50 years | 42 (85.7%) | 195.0 |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 67.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Balcones Heights
14.3% of women with births (49) in Balcones Heights are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Total | 7 (14.3%) | 42 (85.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Balcones Heights
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 42 (85.7%) | 126.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 7 (14.3%) | 438.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 49 (100.0%) | 67.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Balcones Heights
85.7% of women with births in Balcones Heights are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7 (14.3%) | 42 (85.7%) |
Income in Balcones Heights
Income Overview in Balcones Heights
Per Capita Income in Balcones Heights is $20,769, while median incomes of families and households are $36,607 and $28,184 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 2,729 | $20,769 |
Median Family Income | 547 | $36,607 |
Mean Family Income | 547 | $48,149 |
Median Household Income | 1,443 | $28,184 |
Mean Household Income | 1,443 | $38,147 |
Income Deficit | 547 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,729 | 37.50% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,729 | 62.50¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 2,729 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Balcones Heights
Average Earnings in Balcones Heights are $22,302, $25,600 for men and $16,000 for women, a difference of 37.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 950 (58.1%) | $25,600 |
Female | 684 (41.9%) | $16,000 |
Total | 1,634 (100.0%) | $22,302 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Balcones Heights
The most common earnings brackets in Balcones Heights are $20,000 to $22,499 for men (113 | 11.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (144 | 21.0%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 30 (3.2%) | 144 (21.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 19 (2.0%) | 38 (5.6%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 85 (8.9%) | 98 (14.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 30 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 105 (11.1%) | 25 (3.6%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (4.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 44 (4.6%) | 25 (3.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 8 (0.8%) | 11 (1.6%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 113 (11.9%) | 26 (3.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 35 (3.7%) | 4 (0.6%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 82 (8.6%) | 88 (12.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 35 (3.7%) | 79 (11.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 25 (2.6%) | 27 (4.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 22 (2.3%) | 47 (6.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 66 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 57 (6.0%) | 6 (0.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 64 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 110 (11.6%) | 32 (4.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 8 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 12 (1.3%) | 7 (1.0%) |
Total | 950 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Balcones Heights
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $48,438 | $0 |
High School Diploma | - | - |
College or Associate's Degree | $21,691 | $0 |
Bachelor's Degree | $47,381 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $29,398 | $20,625 |
Family Income in Balcones Heights
Family Income Brackets in Balcones Heights
According to the Balcones Heights family income data, there are 133 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 62 | 11.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 30 | 5.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 88 | 16.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 89 | 16.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 52 | 9.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 133 | 24.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 35 | 6.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 48 | 8.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10 | 1.8% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Balcones Heights
5-person families (27 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in Balcones Heights with $83,359 per family, while 2-person families (310 | 56.7%) have the highest median income of $22,370 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 310 (56.7%) | $44,741 |
3-Person Families | 154 (28.1%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 38 (7.0%) | $70,500 |
5-Person Families | 27 (4.9%) | $83,359 |
6-Person Families | 18 (3.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 547 (100.0%) | $36,607 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Balcones Heights
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 105 (19.2%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 228 (41.7%) | $30,333 |
2 Earners | 179 (32.7%) | $70,528 |
3+ Earners | 35 (6.4%) | $92,841 |
Total | 547 (100.0%) | $36,607 |
Household Income in Balcones Heights
Household Income Brackets in Balcones Heights
With 261 households falling in the category, the $10,000 to $14,999 income range is the most frequent in Balcones Heights, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (0.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 165 | 11.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 261 | 18.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 247 | 17.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 227 | 15.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 131 | 9.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 258 | 17.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 87 | 6.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 40 | 2.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 25 | 1.7% |
$200,000+ | 4 | 0.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Balcones Heights
The median household income in Balcones Heights is $28,184, with the highest median household income of $43,021 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 485 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,110, with 273 households (18.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 135 (9.4%) | $21,074 |
25 to 44 Years | 550 (38.1%) | $29,375 |
45 to 64 Years | 485 (33.6%) | $43,021 |
65+ Years | 273 (18.9%) | $18,110 |
Total | 1,443 (100.0%) | $28,184 |
Poverty in Balcones Heights
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Balcones Heights
With 38.1% poverty level for males and 50.8% for females among the residents of Balcones Heights, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (100.0%) and 77 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 91 (91.0%) | 20 (33.9%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 77 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 9 (36.0%) | 18 (16.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 58 (47.1%) | 165 (76.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 168 (54.2%) | 76 (40.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 48 (21.4%) | 77 (57.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 39 (20.7%) | 57 (37.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 88 (41.3%) | 61 (40.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 97 (65.5%) |
75 Years and over | 27 (55.1%) | 10 (37.0%) |
Total | 546 (38.1%) | 658 (50.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Balcones Heights
According to the poverty statistics in Balcones Heights, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 9 (9.0%) | 39 (66.1%) |
5 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 16 (64.0%) | 93 (83.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 65 (52.8%) | 52 (24.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 142 (45.8%) | 113 (59.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 176 (78.6%) | 57 (42.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 149 (79.3%) | 97 (63.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 125 (58.7%) | 90 (59.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 112 (100.0%) | 51 (34.5%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (44.9%) | 17 (63.0%) |
Total | 887 (61.9%) | 638 (49.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Balcones Heights
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Balcones Heights show that 45.9% or 106 of the total 231 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 3 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 77 (96.3%) | 3 (3.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 48 (36.1%) | 85 (63.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 125 (54.1%) | 106 (45.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Balcones Heights
According to the poverty data in Balcones Heights, 26.9% or 40 single-father households and 29.9% or 50 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (39.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (40.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 40 (39.6%) | 42 (40.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (33.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 40 (26.9%) | 50 (29.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Balcones Heights
The poverty data for Balcones Heights shows that 106 of the married-couple family households (45.9%) and 90 of the single-parent households (28.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (40.2%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 3 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 85 (63.9%) | 82 (40.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 18 (100.0%) | 8 (33.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 106 (45.9%) | 90 (28.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Balcones Heights
Employment by Class of Employer in Balcones Heights
Among the 1,405 employed individuals in Balcones Heights, private company employees (1,043 | 74.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (94 | 6.7%), and self-employed (incorporated) (72 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 1,043 | 74.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 72 | 5.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 94 | 6.7% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 64 | 4.6% |
Local Government Employees | 59 | 4.2% |
State Government Employees | 10 | 0.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 63 | 4.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,405 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Balcones Heights
According to the labor force statistics for Balcones Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,375), 62.7% or 1,489 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 71 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 141 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 129 (52.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 144 (62.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 327 (91.3%) | 24 (7.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 141 (100.0%) | 18 (12.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 268 (74.9%) | 19 (7.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 277 (81.0%) | 10 (3.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 90 (65.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 91 (40.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 23 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,489 (62.7%) | 71 (4.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Balcones Heights
According to labor force statistics for Balcones Heights, 76.4% of individuals (1,194) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,563) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 70 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.3% or 142 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.0% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 119 (78.3%) | 32 (21.0%) |
High School Diploma | 540 (76.3%) | 55 (7.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 393 (70.9%) | 6 (1.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 142 (95.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,194 (76.4%) | 92 (5.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Balcones Heights
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Balcones Heights are Community & Social Service (115 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (78 | 5.5%), Management (66 | 4.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (50 | 3.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (50 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Balcones Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (89.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.5%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 59 (89.4%) | 7 (10.6%) |
Business & Financial | 19 (65.5%) | 10 (34.5%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 59 (51.3%) | 56 (48.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 54 (69.2%) | 24 (30.8%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (18.5%) | 22 (81.5%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 15 (37.5%) | 25 (62.5%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 202 (67.3%) | 98 (32.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Balcones Heights are Food Preparation & Serving (164 | 11.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (65 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (57 | 4.0%), and Healthcare Support (30 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Balcones Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (55.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (43.3%), and Personal Care & Service (24.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 71 (43.3%) | 93 (56.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 36 (55.4%) | 29 (44.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 14 (24.6%) | 43 (75.4%) |
Total (Category) | 121 (38.3%) | 195 (61.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Balcones Heights are Office & Administration (297 | 20.9%), and Sales & Related (151 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 114 (75.5%) | 37 (24.5%) |
Office & Administration | 93 (31.3%) | 204 (68.7%) |
Total (Category) | 207 (46.2%) | 241 (53.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Balcones Heights are Construction & Extraction (158 | 11.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 140 (88.6%) | 18 (11.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 145 (89.0%) | 18 (11.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Balcones Heights are Transportation (87 | 6.1%), Material Moving (58 | 4.1%), and Production (47 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 73 (83.9%) | 14 (16.1%) |
Material Moving | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 178 (92.7%) | 14 (7.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Balcones Heights
Employment Industries in Balcones Heights
The major employment industries in Balcones Heights include Retail Trade (305 | 21.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (280 | 19.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (164 | 11.6%), Construction (136 | 9.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (132 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Balcones Heights
The Balcones Heights industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.8%), and Finance & Insurance (75.4%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 37 (84.1%) | 7 (15.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 214 (70.2%) | 91 (29.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 104 (78.8%) | 28 (21.2%) |
Utilities | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 16 (24.6%) | 49 (75.4%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 27 (55.1%) | 22 (44.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 49 (74.2%) | 17 (25.8%) |
Educational Services | 44 (59.5%) | 30 (40.5%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 25 (15.2%) | 139 (84.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 132 (47.1%) | 148 (52.9%) |
Public Administration | 27 (81.8%) | 6 (18.2%) |
Total | 853 (60.1%) | 566 (39.9%) |
Education in Balcones Heights
School Enrollment in Balcones Heights
The most common levels of schooling among the 485 students in Balcones Heights are high school (196 | 40.4%), college / undergraduate (111 | 22.9%), and middle school (99 | 20.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 15 | 3.1% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 64 | 13.2% |
Middle School | 99 | 20.4% |
High School | 196 | 40.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 111 | 22.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 485 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Balcones Heights
Out of a total of 485 students who are enrolled in schools in Balcones Heights, 49 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 436 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 27 (58.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 117 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 46 (75.4%) | 15 (24.6%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 117 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 137 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 47 (87.0%) | 7 (13.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 19 (41.3%) | 27 (58.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 436 (89.9%) | 49 (10.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Balcones Heights
Business (57 | 26.9%), computers & mathematics (54 | 25.5%), education (25 | 11.8%), liberal arts & history (23 | 10.8%), and communications (16 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 212 individuals in Balcones Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 54 | 25.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 6 | 2.8% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 15 | 7.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 8 | 3.8% |
Business | 57 | 26.9% |
Education | 25 | 11.8% |
Literature & Languages | 8 | 3.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 23 | 10.8% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 16 | 7.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 212 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Balcones Heights
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Balcones Heights
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Balcones Heights are males with 1 vehicle (431, accounting for 50.5%) and females with 1 vehicle (235, making up 78.1%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 103 (12.1%) | 68 (12.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 431 (50.5%) | 235 (42.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 234 (27.4%) | 159 (28.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 80 (9.4%) | 75 (13.6%) |
4 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 5 (0.6%) | 15 (2.7%) |
Total | 853 (100.0%) | 552 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Balcones Heights
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Balcones Heights are 15 to 19 minutes (338 commuters, 25.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (230 commuters, 17.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (161 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 131 | 9.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 161 | 12.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 338 | 25.3% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 230 | 17.2% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 112 | 8.4% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 86 | 6.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 37 | 2.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 19 | 1.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 44 | 3.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 121 | 9.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 56 | 4.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Balcones Heights
The most common commute times in Balcones Heights are 15 to 19 minutes (201 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (137 commuters, 26.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 84 (10.2%) | 47 (9.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 86 (10.5%) | 75 (14.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 201 (24.4%) | 137 (26.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 133 (16.2%) | 97 (18.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 34 (4.1%) | 78 (15.2%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 35 (4.3%) | 51 (9.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 37 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 19 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 24 (2.9%) | 20 (3.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 113 (13.8%) | 8 (1.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 56 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Balcones Heights
The most frequent times of departure to work in Balcones Heights are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (133, 16.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (116, 22.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 69 (8.4%) | 15 (2.9%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 133 (16.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 31 (3.8%) | 12 (2.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 132 (16.1%) | 7 (1.4%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 47 (5.7%) | 116 (22.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 67 (8.2%) | 76 (14.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 94 (11.4%) | 27 (5.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 32 (3.9%) | 49 (9.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 5 (0.6%) | 10 (1.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 28 (3.4%) | 15 (2.9%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (2.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 11 (1.3%) | 18 (3.5%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 122 (14.8%) | 72 (14.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 51 (6.2%) | 82 (16.0%) |
Total | 822 (100.0%) | 513 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Balcones Heights
Occupancy by Ownership in Balcones Heights
Of the total 1,443 dwellings in Balcones Heights, owner-occupied units account for 268 (18.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,175 (81.4%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 268 | 18.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,175 | 81.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Balcones Heights
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 763 | 52.9% |
2-Person Household | 331 | 22.9% |
3-Person Household | 221 | 15.3% |
4+ Person Household | 128 | 8.9% |
Total Housing Units | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Balcones Heights
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 64 (8.4%) | 699 (91.6%) |
2-Person Household | 62 (18.7%) | 269 (81.3%) |
3-Person Household | 73 (33.0%) | 148 (67.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 69 (53.9%) | 59 (46.1%) |
Total Housing Units | 268 (18.6%) | 1,175 (81.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Balcones Heights
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 27 (30.0%) | 63 (70.0%) |
High School Diploma | 82 (16.1%) | 426 (83.9%) |
College/Associate Degree | 105 (15.8%) | 561 (84.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 54 (30.2%) | 125 (69.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Balcones Heights
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 414 | 28.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 271 | 18.8% |
45 to 54 Years | 230 | 15.9% |
55 to 64 Years | 255 | 17.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 204 | 14.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 51 | 3.5% |
85 Years and Over | 18 | 1.3% |
Total | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Balcones Heights
Median Income by Occupancy in Balcones Heights
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 268 (18.6%) | $66,250 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,175 (81.4%) | $22,863 |
Average | 1,443 (100.0%) | $28,184 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Balcones Heights
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 85 (7.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 80 (6.8%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 42 (15.7%) | 219 (18.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 17 (6.3%) | 101 (8.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 129 (11.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 226 (19.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 37 (13.8%) | 94 (8.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 68 (25.4%) | 190 (16.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 70 (26.1%) | 16 (1.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5 (1.9%) | 35 (3.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 29 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 268 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Balcones Heights
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 17 (6.3%) | 18 (1.5%) |
$300 to $499 | 22 (8.2%) | 33 (2.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 26 (9.7%) | 420 (35.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 99 (36.9%) | 302 (25.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 42 (15.7%) | 310 (26.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 33 (12.3%) | 72 (6.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 21 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 8 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 268 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Balcones Heights
Housing Structures in Balcones Heights
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 275 | 19.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 101 | 7.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 24 | 1.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 177 | 12.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 211 | 14.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 622 | 43.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 33 | 2.3% |
Total | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Balcones Heights
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 251 (91.3%) | 24 (8.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 177 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 211 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 17 (51.5%) | 16 (48.5%) |
Total | 268 (18.6%) | 1,175 (81.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Balcones Heights
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 318 (27.1%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 4 (1.5%) | 365 (31.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 41 (15.3%) | 428 (36.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 122 (45.5%) | 64 (5.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 101 (37.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 268 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Balcones Heights
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 145 (54.1%) | 200 (17.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 123 (45.9%) | 944 (80.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (2.6%) |
Total | 268 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Balcones Heights
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 398 (33.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 46 (17.2%) | 657 (55.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 145 (54.1%) | 107 (9.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 77 (28.7%) | 13 (1.1%) |
Total | 268 (100.0%) | 1,175 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Balcones Heights
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Balcones Heights
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 170 | 98 |
Median Property Value | $164,300 | $230,000 |
Median Household Income | $65,179 | $29 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $837 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,394 | $17 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Balcones Heights
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 17 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 10 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 143 (84.1%) | 90 (91.8%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (8.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 98 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Balcones Heights
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 42 (24.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (17.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 29 (17.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 41 (24.1%) | 8 (8.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 53 (31.2%) | 27 (27.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5 (2.9%) | 17 (17.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 98 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Balcones Heights
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 40 (23.5%) | 69,167 (70,578.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 76 (44.7%) | 40 (40.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (15.3%) |
4.0x or more | 54 (31.8%) | 10 (10.2%) |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 98 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Balcones Heights
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 18 (10.6%) | 8 (8.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 135 (79.4%) | 3 (3.1%) |
Total | 170 (100.0%) | 98 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Balcones Heights
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Balcones Heights
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 164 (94.3%) | 10 (5.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 288 (79.3%) | 75 (20.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 308 (65.7%) | 161 (34.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 185 (57.3%) | 138 (42.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 186 (52.0%) | 172 (48.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 231 (67.5%) | 111 (32.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 309 (84.9%) | 55 (15.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 242 (93.1%) | 18 (6.9%) |
75 Years and older | 76 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,989 (72.9%) | 740 (27.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Balcones Heights
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 164 (94.3%) | 10 (5.8%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 288 (79.3%) | 75 (20.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 308 (65.7%) | 161 (34.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Balcones Heights
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 898 (80.6%) | 216 (19.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 365 (60.0%) | 243 (40.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 339 (71.7%) | 134 (28.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 204 (60.0%) | 136 (40.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 183 (94.3%) | 11 (5.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Balcones Heights
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 134 (77.0%) | 30 (17.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 221 (60.9%) | 67 (18.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 18 (3.8%) | 290 (61.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 56 (17.3%) | 146 (45.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 107 (29.9%) | 90 (25.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 37 (10.8%) | 194 (56.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 165 (45.3%) | 166 (45.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 242 (93.1%) | 31 (11.9%) |
75 Years and over | 76 (100.0%) | 8 (10.5%) |
Total | 1,056 (38.7%) | 1,022 (37.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Balcones Heights
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (13.2%) | 44 (20.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 36 (8.3%) | 18 (4.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 223 (35.7%) | 153 (34.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 50 (44.6%) | 105 (71.0%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (32.7%) | 20 (74.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Balcones Heights
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 82 (13.1%) | 13 (3.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (28.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 16 (32.7%) | 10 (37.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (20.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 27 (6.2%) | 15 (3.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 66 (10.6%) | 18 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 97 (65.5%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (16.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (13.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 24 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 78 (12.5%) | 99 (22.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 17 (15.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 21 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 74 (11.8%) | 126 (28.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 18 (16.1%) | 105 (71.0%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (16.3%) | 20 (74.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 15 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 30 (4.8%) | 49 (11.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (74.1%) |
Technology Access in Balcones Heights
Computing Device Access in Balcones Heights
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 823 | 57.0% |
Smartphone | 1,272 | 88.1% |
Tablet | 569 | 39.4% |
No Computing Device | 78 | 5.4% |
Total | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Balcones Heights
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 881 | 61.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 272 | 18.9% |
Satellite Internet | 47 | 3.3% |
No Internet | 278 | 19.3% |
Total | 1,443 | 100.0% |
Balcones Heights Summary
Balcones Heights is a city located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is a suburb of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,914 at the 2010 census.
History
The area that is now Balcones Heights was originally part of the land grant given to the Mission San Antonio de Valero by the Spanish government in 1718. The land was used for grazing and farming by the mission until it was secularized in 1793. The land was then divided into large land grants and sold to private owners.
In the early 1900s, the area was developed as a residential neighborhood. The area was annexed by the City of San Antonio in 1945. In 1948, the residents of the area voted to incorporate as the City of Balcones Heights.
Geography
Balcones Heights is located at 29 31 25 North 98 30 45 West 29 523607 98 512599
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.
Economy
The economy of Balcones Heights is largely based on retail and services. The city is home to several shopping centers, including the Balcones Heights Shopping Center, which is anchored by a Walmart Supercenter. The city also has several restaurants, banks, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,914 people, 1,945 households, and 1,323 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,093.2 people per square mile (1,578.2/km2). There were 2,093 housing units at an average density of 1,741.2 per square mile (671.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 4.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 23.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 63.2% of the population.
There were 1,945 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $31,917. Males had a median income of $25,917 versus $20,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,917. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Balcones Heights?
Total Population of Balcones Heights is 2,729.
What is the Total Male Population of Balcones Heights?
Total Male Population of Balcones Heights is 1,433.
What is the Total Female Population of Balcones Heights?
Total Female Population of Balcones Heights is 1,296.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Balcones Heights?
There are 110.57 Males per 100 Females in Balcones Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Balcones Heights?
There are 90.44 Females per 100 Males in Balcones Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Balcones Heights?
Median Population Age in Balcones Heights is 35.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Balcones Heights
Average Family Size in Balcones Heights is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Balcones Heights
Average Household Size in Balcones Heights is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Balcones Heights?
Per Capita income in Balcones Heights is $20,769.
What is the Median Family Income in Balcones Heights?
Median Family Income in Balcones Heights is $36,607.
What is the Median Household income in Balcones Heights?
Median Household Income in Balcones Heights is $28,184.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Balcones Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Balcones Heights is 37.5%.
Women in Balcones Heights earn 62.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Balcones Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Balcones Heights is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Balcones Heights?
There are 1,489 People in the Labor Forcein in Balcones Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Balcones Heights?
62.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Balcones Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Balcones Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Balcones Heights is 4.8%.