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Alto Bonito Heights

Texas · 1,121 residents · 0.05 sq mi
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Alto Bonito Heights is home to 1,121 people in Texas. The median age is 22.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 81.0% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 98% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $35,625, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
98% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Alto Bonito Heights

Among the 86 cities and towns in the Rio Grande City area

  • 14th in household income$35,625
  • Tied for 35th in share with a bachelor's degree0.0%
  • Tied for 13th in diversity score0.0
Section 01

Population & growth

1,121
+15%since 2023
from 971 in 2023
2010 – 2024
21,980 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 19,039 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.05 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
63106149181K201020202024Alto Bonito Heights
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 527.4%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(85)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2420.3%(228)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(134)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440.4%(5)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.8%(54)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(124)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.3%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(72)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.7%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,625
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $27,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$9,198
+3%since 2023
from $8,970 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
81.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.365
−3%since 2023
from 0.376 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
2.3% rent
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
5.26 people
+6%since 2023
from 4.98 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
24.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(971)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,121)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(1,121)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
20.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
67.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
51.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
58.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
35.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
54.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
67.1%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.8%(142)
Married60.9%(229)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.3%(5)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(114)
Married60.3%(213)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.4%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
3.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.2%
US average: 13.8%
23.9%
US average: 18.4%
74.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
5.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
79.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

Alto Bonito Heights, decade by decade

Alto Bonito Heights population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010342$40,725$52,5088.0%0.0
2020296–$128,5970.0%0.8
20241,121$35,625–0.0%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas?

Alto Bonito Heights, Texas has about 1,121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas earns about $35,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas?

About 81.0% of people in Alto Bonito Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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