Hondo, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hondo, Texas had a total population of 8,713, the 298th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $62,032, which is 21% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Hondo Quick Facts
How Hondo Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,251 | 8,713 | -5.8% |
| Median household income | $64,515 | $62,032 | No clear change (-3.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $114,579 | $228,400 | +99.3% |
| Median gross rent | $967 | $1,460 | +50.9% |
How Hondo Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 30.5%
- Black: 6.3%
- Hispanic: 60.3%
- Asian: 0.1%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 18.4%
- HS Diploma: 45.9%
- Some College: 19.5%
- Associate's: 5.1%
- Bachelor's: 8.2%
- Graduate+: 2.9%
Hondo Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Medina County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devine | 4,476 | $38,207 | 18.6% | $167,900 |
| Castroville | 3,092 | $78,460 | 5.3% | $300,000 |
| Lake Medina Shores | 1,411 | $47,147 | 31.1% | $225,000 |
| LaCoste | 1,365 | $68,929 | 13.9% | $101,000 |
| Natalia | 981 | $45,750 | 24.1% | $141,700 |
| D'Hanis | 480 | $40,625 | 17.7% | $70,000 |
| Yancey | 23 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Hondo
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | 8,792 | $63,587 | $183,800 | 24.5% | 18.4% |
| Kaufman | 8,538 | $62,931 | $221,800 | 16.8% | 10.6% |
| Wharton | 8,724 | $58,212 | $149,400 | 15.3% | 11.9% |
| Aransas Pass | 8,972 | $63,021 | $235,500 | 14.0% | 14.8% |
| Los Fresnos (Cameron County) | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | 24.0% | 34.7% |
Population Overview
Hondo is a small city located in Texas, within Medina County. The total population is 8,713. It ranks as the 298th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hondo is 33.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hondo is $62,032. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $228,400. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hondo is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (60.3% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hondo, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hondo, Texas?
Hondo, Texas has a population of 8,713 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hondo, TX?
The median household income in Hondo is $62,032, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hondo, TX?
The poverty rate in Hondo is 17.0%. This means approximately 1,121 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Hondo, Texas?
Hondo's population is 30.5% White, 6.3% Black, 60.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hondo, TX?
The median home value in Hondo is $228,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Hondo, Texas?
11.1% of adults (25+) in Hondo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.