City · Texas
Bovina, Texas
Bovina, city, in Parmer County, Texas. Bovina had 1,677 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,699 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,488 (±372). GEOID 4809628.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,677
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,699 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,488 ±372
Median household income
$48,500
±$16,592 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$113,700
±$13,747 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,033
±$235 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bovina and what county is it in?
Bovina is a city in Parmer County, Texas. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 1,442 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bovina, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,677 people lived in Bovina on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,699 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,488 (±372).
| Measure | Bovina | Parmer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,488 ±372 | 9,731 | no clear change |
| Households | 462 ±116 | 3,231 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.22 ±0.60 | 2.98 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 576 ±129 | 3,745 | no clear change |
Bovina's population since 2000
From 1,874 in 2000 to 1,677 in 2025: down 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bovina as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bovina?
The median resident of Bovina is 32.4 years old; 27.5% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 6.9%. 45.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bovina | Parmer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 ±6.3 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.5% ±8.8 pts | 27.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±7.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±5.9 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 92.3% ±4.4 pts | 66.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±4.2 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 45.8% ±9.2 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 82.8% ±7.2 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±5.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±8.0 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 53.8% ±10.8 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6% ±6.9 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±10.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bovina earn?
Half of Bovina's 462 households earn less than $48,500 a year (±$16,592), against $69,735 in Parmer County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $42,886 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bovina | Parmer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,500 ±$16,592 | $69,735 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,765 ±$23,575 | $89,556 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,650 ±$5,852 | $30,288 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±7.9 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4% ±14.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±6.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.0% ±9.2 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±8.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bovina?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Bovina's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,700 by its owner (±$13,747). The median renter pays $1,033 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bovina | Parmer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,700 ±$13,747 | $146,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 ±$235 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 7.9% ±10.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,319 ±$243 | $1,684 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±13.6 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±13.6 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Housing units | 576 ±129 | 3,745 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 27.9% ±17.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±9.3 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% ±9.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.5% ±5.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±5.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±6.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bovina building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Bovina in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bovina work and get to work?
78.3% of Bovina's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Bovina | Parmer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±8.8 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±13.0 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.7% ±12.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±3.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min ±4.3 | 16.8 min | +7.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bovina?
No census tract lies mostly in Bovina; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Parmer County | 4,550 | $68,173 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bovina) · Census block assignment files
How does Bovina compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bovina is the 8,344th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 665th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bovina ranks 781st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 665th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 614th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 337th | 979 |
| Median household income | 781st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 716th | 978 |
| Median home value | 756th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 506th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 339th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 795th | 877 |
| Median age | 776th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 582nd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 674th | 976 |
Bovina's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Bovina with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bovina?
21 of the 57 figures for Bovina on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bovina are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bovina.