West Alto Bonito, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 822, West Alto Bonito'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

West Alto Bonito is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 822. It ranks as the 1095th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Alto Bonito is 29.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Alto Bonito is $40,896. This is 48% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 44.9%. This is 226% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.9%. This is 127% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $82,300. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, West Alto Bonito is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in West Alto Bonito was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

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 52.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Alto Bonito, 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.