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 $40,301 with a poverty rate of 25.1%. The median age in West Alto Bonito is 22.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 21.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Alto Bonito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 58.52% |
| Two or more races | 203 | 27.25% |
| Other race | 106 | 14.23% |
| 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 | 179 | 4.16 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.56 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 72 | 5.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 29 | 8.72 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6.17
Average Family Size
4.16
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 9.6% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 17.23% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 14.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 48.31% |
| Some College | 38 | 10.73% |
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 | 354 | 149 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 106 | 61 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 57.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,205 | $30,779 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,417 | $30,960 | $20,948 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,417
Average Earnings
$30,960
Average Male
$20,948
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 745 | 187 | 25.1% |
| Other | 106 | 106 | 100% |
| Multiple | 203 | 81 | 39.9% |
25.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.88%
Male Poverty Rate
19.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Alto Bonito is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Alto Bonito is Hispanic, with 25.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,543 | $52,075 |
| Households | $39,360 | $40,301 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
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
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
25.3%
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
47.25%
Born in West Alto Bonito
47.25%
Native Born
52.75%
Foreign Born
37.05%
Non Citizen
15.7%
Naturalized
47.25% of West Alto Bonito residents were born in the United States, with 47.25% having been born in Texas. 37.05% 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% |