Ladonia, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ladonia, Texas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ladonia, Texas had a total population of 537, the 1249th largest town in Texas, with a median household income of $49,714, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 6.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Unemployment rate of 22.5% is notably above the national average.

Ladonia Quick Facts

Population 537

Median Household Income $49,714

Median Home Value $78,300

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Unemployment Rate 22.5%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 69.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

High School Graduation Rate 91.5%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 537 1249th of 1,795

Median Income $49,714 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 12.1% 3% lower than national

Median Home Value $78,300 bottom 20%

How Ladonia Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	585	537	-8.2%
Median household income	$49,451	$49,714	+0.5%
Median home value	$65,000	$78,300	+20.5%

How Ladonia Compares

Median Household Income

Ladonia

$49,714

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ladonia

$78,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 30.7%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 16.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

12.3%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

10.5%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

16.2%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

4.0%

$125K-$150K

2.6%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

22.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

44.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $442/mo 10.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

32.8%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ladonia Rankings in Texas

#1249 Population of 1,795

#1189 Median Income of 1,546

#1489 Education of 1,795

#1362 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Fannin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bonham	10,697	$57,681	21.7%	$201,800
Leonard	2,505	$54,717	18.4%	$161,100
Honey Grove	1,824	$46,713	13.1%	$152,000
Savoy	1,010	$60,875	24.6%	$155,500
Ector	820	$66,161	11.1%	$153,400
Dodd City	503	$113,906	12.9%	$129,200
Ravenna	272	$67,500	7.1%	$132,800
Pecan Gap	258	$126,500	0.4%	$252,700
Bailey	198	$52,917	16.7%	$118,400
Windom	73	$64,375	6.9%	$210,700

Cities Similar to Ladonia

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Placedo	539	N/A	$45,900	0.0%	24.1%
Sandy Hollow-Escondidas	539	N/A	N/A	36.0%	82.2%
Lyons	528	N/A	$210,400	59.4%	0.0%
Big Wells	544	$50,417	$60,800	6.4%	47.8%
Los Angeles	553	N/A	N/A	0.0%	9.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 537, Ladonia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ladonia is a small community located in Texas, within Fannin County. The total population is 537. It ranks as the 1249th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ladonia is 42.8 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ladonia is $49,714. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 22.5%. This is 327% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $78,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Ladonia is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ladonia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.9% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ladonia, 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 Ladonia, Texas?

Ladonia, Texas has a population of 537 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ladonia, TX?

The median household income in Ladonia is $49,714, which is 38% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ladonia, TX?

The poverty rate in Ladonia is 12.1%. This means approximately 65 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ladonia, Texas?

Ladonia's population is 59.4% White, 30.9% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ladonia, TX?

The median home value in Ladonia is $78,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.

How educated is Ladonia, Texas?

6.7% of adults (25+) in Ladonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.