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Bovina

Texas · 1,868 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Bovina has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,800. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,868
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,586 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.3
+3%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bovina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,176
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,301
+30%since 2000
from $10,995 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(479)
Black1.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(1,353)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(310)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(1,537)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score36.7%(686)
Diversity Score
37
−27%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
25.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bovina, Texas?

Bovina, Texas has about 1,868 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bovina, Texas?

The typical household in Bovina, Texas earns about $41,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bovina, Texas expensive?

In Bovina, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Bovina, Texas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bovina, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bovina, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Bovina, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bovina, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bovina, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 319 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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