Balch Springs, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Balch Springs, Texas is 27,181 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 123rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $70,528, the median home value is $208,200, and the median age is 33.8.
The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (23,848 → 27,307).
27,181
Population
2994
People / sq mi
$70,528
Median Income
$208,200
Median Home Value
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Balch Springs covers 9.1 sq mi of land at 2994 people per square mile.
About Balch Springs, TX
Educational attainment is the headline number in Balch Springs: 11.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Balch Springs is a city in Texas with a population of 27,181.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,528 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $208,200, with typical rent around $1,260.
Balch Springs is among the least college-educated US cities, at 11.4% — below the national 35.0%. About 8.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Balch Springs city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Balch Springs city had a population of 23,848 in 2010 and 27,307 in 2024, a 14.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,629 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.01%.
27,307
Population (2024)
23,848
Population (2010)
27,629
Peak (2020)
1.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,848 |
| 2011 | 24,320 |
| 2012 | 24,815 |
| 2013 | 25,023 |
| 2014 | 25,114 |
| 2015 | 25,234 |
| 2016 | 25,157 |
| 2017 | 25,314 |
| 2018 | 25,198 |
| 2019 | 25,007 |
| 2020 | 27,629 |
| 2021 | 27,179 |
| 2022 | 27,054 |
| 2023 | 27,079 |
| 2024 | 27,307 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.0% |
| Black or African American | 34.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,528
Median Household Income
$26,201
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$208,200
Median Home Value
$1,260
Median Rent
63.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
70.8%
High School+
11.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
72.8%
Public Transit
8.5%
Work From Home
36.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.3%
Foreign Born
55.2%
Non-English at Home
3.0%
Veterans
13.8%
With Disability
69.3%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.8% |
| Construction | 16.9% |
| Retail Trade | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Balch Springs, Texas has a population of 27,181 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 123rd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Balch Springs, Texas is $70,528, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Balch Springs, Texas is $208,200, with median monthly rent at $1,260 and a homeownership rate of 63.9%.
The median age in Balch Springs, Texas is 33.8 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (23,848 → 27,307).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.