Donna, TX Demographics
What is the population of Donna?
There are 16,774 residents in Donna, with a median age of 28. Of this, 46.97% are males and 53.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.85% of the resident pool in Donna, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.76%. Additionally, 13.39% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,568 people in Donna currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,774 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 7,878 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 8,896 | -0.3% |
Male Population 46.97%
Female Population 53.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 28 | -7.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,730 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 798 | -21.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,246 | 14.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 81.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.76%
Not Citizen 13.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 140 | 460.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,380 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 142 | 163.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 136 | 11.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,568 | -1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.86%
Moved from Same County 8.43%
Moved from Same State 0.87%
Moved from Different State 0.83%
Same House as Last Year 89.01%
What are the employment statistics in Donna?
White-collar workers make up 70.1% of the working population in Donna, while blue-collar employees account for 29.9%. There are also 1,236 entrepreneurs in Donna (11.82% of the workforce); 7,076 workers employed in private companies (67.67%); and 1,708 people working in governmental institutions (16.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,330 | 78.4% |
| Blue Collar | 3,126 | 109.0% |
White Collar 70.1%
Blue Collar 29.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,236 | 56.9% |
| Private Companies | 7,076 | 91.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,708 | 74.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 436 | 196.6% |
Self Employees 11.82%
Private Companies 67.67%
Governmental Workers 16.34%
Not for Profit Companies 4.17%
How many households are there in Donna?
There are a total of 5,029 households in Donna, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.88% of these Donna households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.12%. Additionally, 43.45% of households have children and 56.55% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,029 | -2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -7.4% |
| Family Households | 3,665 | -0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,364 | -8.8% |
Family Households 72.88%
Non-Family Households 27.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,185 | 6.2% |
| Households without Children | 2,844 | -8.7% |
Households with Children 43.45%
Households without Children 56.55%
What are the median and average incomes in Donna?
The average annual household income in Donna is $52,059, while the median household income sits at $38,082 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $41,571, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $36,672. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,833 and $32,217, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $52,059 | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $38,082 | 11.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,668 | 6.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,691 | -4.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Donna?
There are 5,926 housing units in Donna, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 5,029 occupied housing units in Donna, 58.22% are owner-occupied, while 41.78% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 27.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $111,000. In general, housing costs reach $646 per month in Donna.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,926 | -3.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 43 | -65.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 262 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 358 | -25.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 612 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 715 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,221 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,031 | -6.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,066 | -6.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 586 | 4.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 32 | -25.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,029 | -2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,928 | -4.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,101 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 58.22%
Renter Occupied 41.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 799 | -6.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,129 | -4.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $111,000 | 0.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $58,500 | 6.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $646 | 6.4% |
With Mortgage 27.29%
Without Mortgage 72.71%
What is the level of education in Donna?
Approximately 41.37% of the population in Donna holds a high school degree (that's 4,374 residents), while 24.3% have attained a college certificate (2,569 locals) and 6.57% have a bachelor's degree (695 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,069 | -9.7% |
| Some High School | 4,374 | -4.8% |
| Some College | 2,569 | 23.6% |
| Associate Degree | 427 | 40.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 695 | -22.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 438 | 3.1% |
No High School 19.57%
Some High School 41.37%
Some College 24.3%
Associate Degree 4.04%
Bachelor's Degree 6.57%
Graduate Degree 4.14%
What is the marital status of Donna residents?
A total of 4,167 people in Donna have never been married (which represents 35.95% of the total population), while 5,483 of them are wedded (47.3%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 613 (5.29%) and 1,069 (9.22%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,167 | 3.3% |
| Married | 5,483 | -3.2% |
| Separated | 613 | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 872 | -17.5% |
| Divorced | 1,069 | -0.1% |
Never Married 35.95%
Married 47.3%
Separated 5.29%
Widowed 7.52%
Divorced 9.22%
What are the most common means of transportation in Donna?
The top three means of transportation people in Donna use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,656 residents commute by car, 23 prefer going to work by walking and 17 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,656 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 17 | -29.2% |
| Walk | 23 | N/A |
What is the median and average household income in Donna by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.