City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Bronte, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bronte - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,098
Residents
$52,083
Median income
$129,000
Median home
$1,069
Median rent (state)

Bronte - the verdict

Nationally, Bronte sits in the 23rd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

23rd
percentile, household income
20th
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bronte, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,098 residents in Bronte, a small town within Texas. The typical household in Bronte brings in $52,083 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.3%. Bronte's housing stock carries a median value of $129,000, and the median resident age is 37.6 years. About 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 4 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 300% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 63.7°F with 23.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,069 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Bronte report an average commute of 31.1 minutes, with 74.7% driving alone and 2.5% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 26.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,098 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$52,083 /yr

Poverty 9.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Bronte compare to other US cities?

Where Bronte sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 23% higher than other cities
Home value 20% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bronte against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Texas's city distribution

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Bronte ranks #923 - the 39th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bronte only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,074 of 1,520
29th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#1,001 of 1,663
40th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#923 of 1,505
39th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#789 of 1,663
52nd percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,008 of 1,663
39th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

23rdIncome percentile

23rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Bronte's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$129,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 80% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bronte $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bronte, TX Bronte, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bronte, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bronte, TX median $52,083/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bronte, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bronte, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,098
Median Income
$52,083
Median Home Value
$129,000
Median Age
37.6
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor force participation
55.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.7°F
Annual Precipitation
23.9"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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920 residents940 residents960 residents980 residents1,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 942 residents 981 residents ▲ +4.1%
Bronte's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
4
housing units authorized
Single-Family
4
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 3
2021 3
2022 0
2023 2
2024 4

Permit volume increased 300% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
31.1 minutes
Drive Alone
74.7%
Carpool
20.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.5%
Work from Home
2.5%

Based on 438 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bronte sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,069/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
26.5 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Tenaha
1,098 people
Oyster Creek
1,097 people
Hilshire
1,091 people
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1,105 people
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1,090 people
Cross Plains
1,089 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bronte's 1,098 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Camp Hill, AL
1,098 people
Neola, IA
1,098 people
Philpot, KY
1,098 people
Springer, NM
1,098 people
Northampton, NY
1,098 people
Dilworthtown, PA
1,098 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bronte's $52,083 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Raleigh, IL
$52,083 median income
Table Grove, IL
$52,083 median income
Westport, IN
$52,083 median income
Keosauqua, IA
$52,083 median income
Quimby, IA
$52,083 median income
Woden, IA
$52,083 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bronte, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bronte, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.3% 6.3% 14.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 28.1% White 78.3% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.3% Two or more races 14.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bronte compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bronte (this city) 1,098 $52,083
Tenaha 1,098 $30,484
Oyster Creek 1,097 $36,902
Hilshire 1,091 $250,001
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bronte, TX?

What is the population of Bronte, TX? +

Bronte, TX has a population of 1,098 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bronte, TX? +

In Bronte, the typical household earns $52,083 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bronte? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bronte; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Bronte, TX? +

Homes in Bronte carry a median value of $129,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Bronte? +

The average annual temperature in Bronte runs 63.7°F, 23.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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