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Buchanan Dam CDP, TX

ZIP 78609 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78609

78609 has a population of 1,826 with a median age of 63.4 yrs (54.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.9%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.2%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.4%-53% vs US avg
x
18–64
44.5%-28% vs US avg
x
65+
45.1%+177% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.8%-48% vs US avg
x
High school
26.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Never married
9.9%-71% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.7%+196% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.5%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 78609

Poverty Rate
12.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.7%+196% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
22.5%+68% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.0%+125% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,826
Median age63.4
Poverty rate12.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born9.2%