East Bernard is a city located in Wharton County Texas. East Bernard has a 2024 population of 2,246. East Bernard is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,220 in 2020.
The average household income in East Bernard is $90,235 with a poverty rate of 6.67%. The median age in East Bernard is 40.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Bernard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,984 | 89.45% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 8.39% |
| Other race | 48 | 2.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 780 | 2.84 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 471 | 3.55 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 197 | 0 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 87 | 2.87 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 25 | 3.92 | 28 | 72 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 5.19% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 13.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 13.18% |
| High School Graduate | 525 | 36.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 7.08% |
| Some College | 278 | 19.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,044 | 996 | 349 |
| Hispanic | 375 | 248 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 86 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,469 | $72,344 | $51,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,250 | $112,750 | $72,045 |
| High School Graduate | $44,611 | $50,438 | $29,728 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $88,000 | $88,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,875 | $57,560 | $55,488 |
| Some College | $56,434 | $58,810 | $55,625 |
$55,875
Average Earnings
$57,560
Average Male
$55,488
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.41% of East Bernard residents speak only English, while 23.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,353 | 124 | 9.16% |
| Hispanic | 858 | 24 | 2.8% |
6.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.74%
Male Poverty Rate
2.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Bernard is White, with 9.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Bernard is Hispanic, with 2.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.14% |
| Some College | 10.34% |
| High School | 7.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,188 | $107,001 |
| Households | $72,500 | $90,235 |
| Married Families | $113,869 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
96
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4.59% |
| Other Race | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
78.13%
Born in East Bernard
86.65%
Native Born
13.35%
Foreign Born
12.35%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
86.65% of East Bernard residents were born in the United States, with 78.13% having been born in Texas. 12.35% 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 | 2,279 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 2,273 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 2,266 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 2,259 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 2,253 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 2,246 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,240 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 2,237 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 2,229 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 2,220 | -117 | -5.01% |
| 2019 | 2,337 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 2,323 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 2,339 | 18 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 2,321 | 18 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 2,303 | 20 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 2,283 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 2,291 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 2,284 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 2,288 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,289 | 0 | 0% |