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.

Bovina, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,488

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

92.3%1,374

White

6.9%102

Two or More

0.8%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%75

High School Diploma

23.3%208

Some College (<1 yr)

0.3%3

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%78

Associate's Degree

2.4%21

Bachelor's Degree

10%89

Master's Degree

0.7%6

HS or Higher

53.8%

BA or Higher

10.6%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,700

Median Renti

$1,033

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%312

Renter-Occupied

32.5%150

Total Units

576

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

9.5%55

2000–2009

12.5%72

1990–1999

18.9%109

1980–1989

4%23

1970–1979

6.1%35

1960–1969

22.4%129

1950–1959

17%98

1940–1949

2.6%15

1939 or earlier

6.9%40

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.2%306

Electricity

33.8%156

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,500

Mean Household Incomei

$79,765

Per Capita Incomei

$25,650

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

698

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

68245.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

603

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

686

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1(0.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.9%Insured

16.1%Uninsured