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Tierra Bonita

Texas · 405 residents · 0.907 sq mi
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Tierra Bonita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,847. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 245 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
+153%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
+153%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.7
+11%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01112233344462000201020202024Tierra Bonita
2024405
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,847
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,884
+37%since 2000
from $9,377 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.091
−42%since 2014
from 0.156 in 2014
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
+53.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(405)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+60.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
95.8%
+95.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+42.2 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
Female
47.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2012
from 75.4% in 2012
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+78.0 ptssince 2017
from 22.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2016
from 57.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2016
from 43.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Bonita, Texas?

Tierra Bonita, Texas has about 405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tierra Bonita, Texas?

The typical household in Tierra Bonita, Texas earns about $49,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tierra Bonita, Texas?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tierra Bonita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tierra Bonita, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Tierra Bonita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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