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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Donna

Texas · 14,768 residents · 8.292 sq mi
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Donna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,800. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,100. At a median age of 28.9, 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,768
+16%since 1990
from 12,751 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,781 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,538 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
+9%since 1990
from 26.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Donna
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,922 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,569
+53%since 1990
from $5,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.7
+3%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(10,144)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino87.8%(11,201)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score73.8%(9,414)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(1,801)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(12,886)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score27.5%(4,068)
28
−63%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Donna, Texas?

Donna, Texas has about 14,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Donna, Texas?

The typical household in Donna, Texas earns about $22,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donna, Texas expensive?

In Donna, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Donna, Texas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Donna, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donna, Texas?

About 37.8% of people in Donna, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donna, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Donna, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,017 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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