Balmorhea, Texas

Balmorhea (/ˌbælməˈreɪ/ BAL-mə-RAY[5]) is a city in Reeves County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 479 in the U.S. Census of 2010.

Balmorhea, Texas
City
Location of Balmorhea, Texas
Coordinates: 30°59′2″N 103°44′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyReeves
Area
 • Total0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Land0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,196 ft (974 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total479
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
595
 • Density1,537.47/sq mi (593.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79718
Area code(s)432
FIPS code48-05468[3]
GNIS feature ID1351473[4]

History

Balmorhea was platted in 1906.[6] Its founders were Ernest D. Balcom, H. R. Borrow, and John and Joe Rhea; the town's name is an amalgamation of their surnames.[7][8]

Geography

Balmorhea is located at 30°59′2″N 103°44′32″W (30.983894, -103.742292).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land. Just outside the town, Balmorhea Lake provides irrigation water for the local communities.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1960604—
19706558.4%
1980568−13.3%
199076534.7%
2000527−31.1%
2010479−9.1%
2019 (est.)595[2]24.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 527 people, 179 households, and 139 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,359.6 people per square mile (521.7/km2). There were 242 housing units at an average density of 624.3 per square mile (239.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 58.82% White, 29.41% from other races, and 11.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 87.10% of the population.

There were 179 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,071, and the median income for a family was $20,179. Males had a median income of $19,271 versus $13,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,742. About 32.4% of families and 36.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.0% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Balmorhea is served by the Balmorhea Independent School District. The superintendent is Manny Espino, and the principal is Teresita Barragan.

Post Office

Balmorhea Post Office 115 North Fort Worth Street, Balmorhea, Texas 79718-9998

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Balmorhea has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSh" on climate maps.[11]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. http://www.texastripper.com/pronounce/locations-b.html
  6. "Balmorhea, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  7. "Ernest D. Balcom Dies; Burial Held Here Tuesday". The Dallas Morning News. 118 (138). Austin, Texas. 15 February 1915. p. 3D.
  8. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. Climate Summary for Balmorhea, Texas
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