West Alto Bonito is a CDP located in Starr County Texas. West Alto Bonito has a 2024 population of 473. West Alto Bonito is currently declining at a rate of -3.27% annually but its population has increased by 27.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 372 in 2020.
The average household income in West Alto Bonito is $40,179 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in West Alto Bonito is 21.3 years: 22 years for males, and 19.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Alto Bonito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 372 | 73.66% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 26.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 3.26 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.6 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 43 | 1.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 29 | 9.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.17
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 20.11% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 49.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 30.69% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
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 | 189 | 93 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 49.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,275 | $0 | $20,725 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,268 | $0 | $20,725 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$21,268
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$20,725
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0% of West Alto Bonito residents speak only English, while 100% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 100% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 133 | 89 | 66.92% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 89 | 17.62% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.25%
Male Poverty Rate
18.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Alto Bonito is Multiple, with 66.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Alto Bonito is Hispanic, with 17.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.63% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,793 | $58,613 |
| Households | $39,688 | $40,179 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
37.5%
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
71.09%
Born in West Alto Bonito
71.09%
Native Born
28.91%
Foreign Born
23.17%
Non Citizen
5.74%
Naturalized
71.09% of West Alto Bonito residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% having been born in Texas. 23.17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 473 | -16 | -3.27% |
| 2023 | 489 | -16 | -3.17% |
| 2022 | 505 | 12 | 2.43% |
| 2021 | 493 | 121 | 32.53% |
| 2020 | 372 | -304 | -44.97% |
| 2019 | 676 | 137 | 25.42% |
| 2018 | 539 | 18 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 521 | -243 | -31.81% |
| 2016 | 764 | -344 | -31.05% |
| 2015 | 1,108 | 263 | 31.12% |
| 2014 | 845 | 167 | 24.63% |
| 2013 | 678 | 221 | 48.36% |
| 2012 | 457 | 212 | 86.53% |
| 2011 | 245 | -451 | -64.8% |
| 2010 | 696 | 0 | 0% |