Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Donna, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,833

Median Agei

28.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

91.7%15,439

White

7.7%1,289

Two or More

0.4%61

Black

0.1%20

Other

0.1%20

Asian

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%374

High School Diploma

24.8%2,257

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%569

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%1,169

Associate's Degree

3.2%288

Bachelor's Degree

9%815

Master's Degree

4.3%390

Professional Degree

0.4%35

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

64.9%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,100

Median Renti

$806

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%2,832

Renter-Occupied

42.5%2,092

Total Units

5,865

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

16%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

230

$500–$750

593

$750–$1,000

450

$1,000–$1,250

420

$1,250–$1,500

126

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%171

2010–2019

11.1%652

2000–2009

17.3%1,016

1990–1999

16.6%973

1980–1989

19.9%1,169

1970–1979

12%706

1960–1969

8.7%510

1950–1959

6.6%389

1940–1949

3.5%203

1939 or earlier

1.3%76

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82%4,039

Utility Gas

14%689

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%187

Solar

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,438

Mean Household Incomei

$53,776

Per Capita Incomei

$16,316

Poverty Ratei

40.7%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

5,672

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

626

Residentsi

1,729

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing118 homes97% occupied$367/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers344 homes90% occupied$398/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 897 homes96% occupied$387/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,438/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

80.5%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

15.6%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

2.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.6% of subsidized households are minority

8.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,10818.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,878

Guatemala

Philippines

Poland

Workforce

Total Employed

5,368

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

364(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.5%Insured

20.5%Uninsured