As of 2026 the population of Balmorhea is 380. The population is expected to shrink to 377 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.16%.
The median age of Balmorhea residents is 45.
The diversity index of Balmorhea is 76.2, meaning that there is a 76% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Balmorhea is $55,744 and projected to be $58,230 in 2031. Per capita income is $22,444, projected to be $23,323 in 2031. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $228,315 and the average disposable income is $47,165.
There are 188 housing units in Balmorhea; 112 are owner-occupied, 41 are rented, and 35 are vacant. The average home value is $152,455, with 12 homes built in 2010 or later, and 15 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 25 businesses in Balmorhea, employing 101 workers and pulling from a labor force of 188 age 16 and above. 10 workers commute into Balmorhea from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
178 residents both live and work in/around Balmorhea. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 20.79% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 148 drive alone, 10 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 30 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
119 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8 have associates degrees, 15 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
