Donna is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Donna has a 2024 population of 16,780. Donna is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,786 in 2020.
The average household income in Donna is $47,825 with a poverty rate of 38.03%. The median age in Donna is 30.2 years: 30.3 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Donna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,027 | 59.89% |
| Two or more races | 4,802 | 28.68% |
| Other race | 1,886 | 11.27% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,173 | 3.24 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Married | 2,241 | 4.17 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 1,495 | 1.06 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 1,198 | 4.15 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 239 | 3.46 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,081 | 11.56% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 2.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 766 | 8.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 425 | 4.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,714 | 29.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,289 | 24.47% |
| Some College | 1,844 | 19.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,523 | 5,202 | 996 |
| 2+ Races | 2,727 | 1,511 | 532 |
| Other Race | 1,538 | 671 | 57 |
| White | 770 | 721 | 152 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,698 | $47,240 | $37,845 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,927 | $79,787 | $40,995 |
| High School Graduate | $22,562 | $23,197 | $19,342 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,772 | $23,321 | $12,010 |
| Overall | $24,121 | $26,934 | $21,422 |
| Some College | $28,831 | $38,816 | $19,799 |
$24,121
Average Earnings
$26,934
Average Male
$21,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.04% of Donna residents speak only English, while 79.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 79.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,626 | 6,104 | 39.06% |
| Multiple | 4,802 | 1,595 | 33.22% |
| Other | 1,886 | 846 | 44.86% |
| White | 962 | 232 | 24.12% |
38.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.12%
Male Poverty Rate
40.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Donna is Other, with 44.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Donna is White, with 24.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.51% |
| High School | 28.3% |
| Some College | 15.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.47% |
| Female Employed | 20.59% |
| Male Employed | 12.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,417 | $55,484 |
| Households | $34,049 | $47,825 |
| Married Families | $64,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,899 | $26,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 239 | 2.36% |
| White | 210 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 3.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.38%
Born in Donna
82.53%
Native Born
17.47%
Foreign Born
11.75%
Non Citizen
5.72%
Naturalized
82.53% of Donna residents were born in the United States, with 73.38% having been born in Texas. 11.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,774 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 16,775 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 16,776 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 16,778 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 16,779 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 16,780 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 16,782 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 16,772 | -14 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 16,786 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 16,786 | 442 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 16,344 | -46 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 16,390 | -26 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 16,416 | -52 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 16,468 | 33 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 16,435 | 58 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 16,377 | 111 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 16,266 | 106 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 16,160 | 175 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 15,985 | 204 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 15,781 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,768 | 2,116 | 16.72% |
| 1990 | 12,652 | 2,700 | 27.13% |
| 1980 | 9,952 | 2,587 | 35.13% |
| 1970 | 7,365 | -157 | -2.09% |
| 1960 | 7,522 | 351 | 4.89% |
| 1950 | 7,171 | 2,459 | 52.19% |
| 1940 | 4,712 | 609 | 14.84% |
| 1930 | 4,103 | -12,671 | -75.54% |