78609 Buchanan Dam, TX is a small community located in the Burnet County near the Highland Lakes region of Central Texas. With a population of 1,948 people, and a population density of 91 people per square mile, it is just below the average US population density of 93 people per square mile.
The local businesses in 78609 Buchanan Dam include popular restaurants like Buchanan Dam Bar & Grill and Boat Shore Pizza & Subs as well as shops like Uncle Bob’s General Store and the Mariner Trading Post. There are also year round outdoor activities that can be enjoyed such as fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and golfing at the nearby courses. For those looking for something more organized there are several organizations present ranging from youth groups to veterans associations. Finally there are some local sporting events offered such as disc golfing tournaments and the annual endurance run held by the Cross Country Cowboys society.
The population in Buchanan Dam (zip 78609) is 1,948. There are 83 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buchanan Dam (zip 78609) is 61, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buchanan Dam (zip 78609) is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buchanan Dam (zip 78609)
- 66.7% are married
- 23.3% are divorced
- 4.5% are married with children
- 0.9% have children, but are single
Race in Buchanan Dam (zip 78609)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander