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Bronte

Texas · 981 residents (2025 est.) · 1.436 sq mi
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Bronte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,614. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $146,900. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,041
−3%since 2000
from 1,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
725 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−2%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:981 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8359109851K1K1990201020202024Bronte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,614
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,271
+34%since 2000
from $18,869 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+25%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$935
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+110%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(216)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(434)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(41)
Diversity Score57.4%(598)
Diversity Score
57
+42%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronte, Texas?

Bronte, Texas has about 1,041 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronte, Texas?

The typical household in Bronte, Texas earns about $47,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bronte, Texas expensive?

In Bronte, Texas, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Bronte, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bronte, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bronte, Texas?

About 23.3% of people in Bronte, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bronte, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bronte, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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