Balch Springs, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
25,123
Unemployment
9.2%
Poverty
14.1%
Median Home
$120,000
Median Income
$52,696
Median Rent
$1,024
Balch Springs SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
3
Commute
3
Balch Springs, TX Crime Report
1,002
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,977.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
69.56%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Balch Springs / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,002 | 3,977.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 180 | 714.6 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 41 | 162.8 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 132 | 524.0 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 822 | 3,263.3 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 93 | 369.2 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 520 | 2,064.4 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 209 | 829.7 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Balch Springs, TX Cost Of Living
89
Balch Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Balch Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Balch Springs | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
Balch Springs, TX Photos
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Rankings for Balch Springs in Texas
Map Of Balch Springs, TX
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Population over time in Balch Springs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25,123 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 25,312 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 25,236 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 25,043 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 24,948 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 24,693 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 24,294 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 23,853 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 23,270 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 22,776 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Balch Springs
| Race | Balch Springs | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.0% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 26.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 52.0% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Balch Springs
| Gender | Balch Springs | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Balch Springs for adults over 25
| Education | Balch Springs | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Balch Springs, Texas
| Income | Balch Springs | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
