Demographics & People — Balch Springs, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,181 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,400 |
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| Median Age | 32.2 |
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| Total Households | 8,472 |
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| Family Households | 6,397 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.2 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,343 |
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| Black or African American | 9,235 |
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| Asian | 29 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13,851 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 19,532 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,781 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 12,832 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,189 |
| American | 1,873 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,221 |
| Irish | 1,067 |
| English | 960 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 726 |
| German | 690 |
Language
| English Only | 14,053 |
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| Spanish | 11,132 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,474 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 522 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,972 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Balch Springs, Texas.
