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Bronte

Texas · 999 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Bronte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,208. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
999
−7%since 2000
from 1,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8359109851K1K1990201020202024Bronte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,208
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,150 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,430
−8%since 2000
from $18,869 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(753)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(223)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.5%(35)
Diversity Score50.5%(504)
Diversity Score
50
+25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bronte, Texas?

Bronte, Texas has about 999 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bronte, Texas?

The typical household in Bronte, Texas earns about $40,208 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 $47,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Bronte, Texas?

About 13.6% 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 16.9% 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 68 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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