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West Alto Bonito

Texas · 615 residents · 0.115 sq mi
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West Alto Bonito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,987. Population has declined 9% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,900. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
615
−9%since 2019
from 676 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,348 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 5,878 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
28.8
+33%since 2019
from 21.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1594186779351K201020202024West Alto Bonito
2024822
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,987
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,424 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,424
−2%since 2019
from $11,655 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
14.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−16%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(676)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(606)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(22)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
43.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 25.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
Female
47.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
Foreign born
36.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Alto Bonito, Texas?

West Alto Bonito, Texas has about 615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Alto Bonito, Texas?

The typical household in West Alto Bonito, Texas earns about $45,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Alto Bonito, Texas expensive?

In West Alto Bonito, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,900.

How educated are people in West Alto Bonito, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Alto Bonito, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Alto Bonito, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in West Alto Bonito, 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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