Buchanan Dam, TX Demographics

A map of Buchanan Dam's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,331	1,310	88.0%	86.9%
Hispanic	114	113	7.5%	7.5%
Multiracial	36	64	2.4%	4.2%
Native American/Other	19	5	1.3%	0.3%
Black	13	4	0.9%	0.3%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.8%

Buchanan Dam, Texas has an estimated population of 1,513, a less than 1% change from the 1,508 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buchanan Dam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buchanan Dam has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buchanan Dam, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buchanan Dam is ranked the 850th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buchanan Dam was ranked the 824th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buchanan Dam's White Population

1,331 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buchanan Dam is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Buchanan Dam ranks 92nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has increased from 86.9% to 88.0%.

Buchanan Dam is more White than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (83.3% White), Kingsland (67% White), and Sunrise Beach Village (86.2% White). Buchanan Dam is less White than neighboring Tow (95.9% White), and Highland Haven (92.2% White).

Buchanan Dam's Black Population

13 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buchanan Dam is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Buchanan Dam ranks 1335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's Black population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Black residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Buchanan Dam is more Black than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (0% Black), Tow (0% Black), Kingsland (0.2% Black), and Highland Haven (0% Black). Buchanan Dam is less Black than neighboring Sunrise Beach Village (1.1% Black).

Buchanan Dam's Asian Population

0 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buchanan Dam is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Buchanan Dam ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Buchanan Dam is less Asian than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (3.8% Asian), Kingsland (1% Asian), Highland Haven (1.1% Asian), and Sunrise Beach Village (0.3% Asian).

Buchanan Dam's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buchanan Dam is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buchanan Dam ranks 1674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.5%.

Buchanan Dam is more Hispanic than neighboring Tow (0% Hispanic), Highland Haven (4% Hispanic), and Sunrise Beach Village (3.2% Hispanic). Buchanan Dam is less Hispanic than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (8.7% Hispanic), and Kingsland (28.1% Hispanic).

Buchanan Dam's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buchanan Dam is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Buchanan Dam ranks 1293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 280.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Buchanan Dam is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (0% Native American/Other), Tow (0% Native American/Other), Kingsland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Highland Haven (1.1% Native American/Other). Buchanan Dam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunrise Beach Village (8% Native American/Other).

Buchanan Dam's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Buchanan Dam, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buchanan Dam is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Buchanan Dam ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buchanan Dam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Buchanan Dam's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.4%.

Buchanan Dam is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Haven (1.6% Multiracial), and Sunrise Beach Village (1.2% Multiracial). Buchanan Dam is less Multiracial than neighboring Buchanan Lake Village (4.2% Multiracial), Tow (4.1% Multiracial), and Kingsland (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.