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Bovina

Texas · 1,699 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Bovina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,212. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,699
−9%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.9
+20%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bovina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,212
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,075
+73%since 2000
from $10,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+110%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(217)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(1,460)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score31.1%(528)
Diversity Score
31
−38%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
42.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bovina, Texas?

Bovina, Texas has about 1,699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bovina, Texas?

The typical household in Bovina, Texas earns about $36,212 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Bovina, Texas?

About 9.1% 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 22.8% 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 150 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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