As of 2025 the population of Balmorhea is 379. The population is expected to shrink to 367 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.64%.
The median age of Balmorhea residents is 45.
The diversity index of Balmorhea is 76.6, meaning that there is a 77% 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 $54,149 and projected to be $58,972 in 2030. Per capita income is $21,574, projected to be $23,139 in 2030. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $199,488 and the average disposable income is $45,608.
There are 187 housing units in Balmorhea; 117 are owner-occupied, 34 are rented, and 36 are vacant. The average home value is $140,705, with 10 homes built in 2010 or later, and 17 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 24 businesses in Balmorhea, employing 116 workers and pulling from a labor force of 236 age 16 and above. 0 workers commute into Balmorhea from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
236 residents both live and work in/around Balmorhea. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.75% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 193 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 43 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
123 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 11 have associates degrees, 6 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5 hold a graduate or professional degree.
