City · Texas
Donna, Texas
Donna, city, in Hidalgo County, Texas. Donna had 16,698 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,797 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,833 (±30). GEOID 4820884.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,698
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,797 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,833 ±30
Median household income
$40,438
±$5,175 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$86,100
±$16,041 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$806
±$97 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Donna and what county is it in?
Donna is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 8.3 square miles of land, 2,026 residents per square mile in 2020.
Donna is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Donna, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,698 people lived in Donna on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 16,797 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,833 (±30).
| Measure | Donna | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,833 ±30 | 891,977 | +424 |
| Households | 4,924 ±431 | 270,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.42 ±0.30 | 3.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,865 ±535 | 308,556 | no clear change |
Donna's population since 2000
From 14,768 in 2000 to 16,698 in 2025: up 13.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Donna 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 Donna?
The median resident of Donna is 28.2 years old; 39.0% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 7.7%. 18.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Donna | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 ±2.6 | 30.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 39.0% ±4.2 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±2.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±2.4 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 91.7% ±2.8 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±2.8 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.5% ±3.4 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 73.3% ±5.8 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±3.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.5% ±3.5 pts | 28.2% | −7.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 64.9% ±4.1 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±2.7 pts | 20.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±4.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Donna earn?
Half of Donna's 4,924 households earn less than $40,438 a year (±$5,175), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $36,581 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Donna | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,438 ±$5,175 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,776 ±$5,483 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,316 ±$1,675 | $23,117 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 40.7% ±6.9 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 61.8% ±9.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.3% ±4.6 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% ±3.6 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.1% ±5.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
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 Donna?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Donna's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,100 by its owner (±$16,041). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities, and 50.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Donna | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,100 ±$16,041 | $140,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $806 ±$97 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.4% ±9.9 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,266 ±$182 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±5.5 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±5.5 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,865 ±535 | 308,556 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.6% ±5.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±4.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.0% ±5.5 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.9% ±4.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±3.1 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±3.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Donna building?
Builders took permits for 56 new housing units in Donna in 2025 (21 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 3.4 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 Donna work and get to work?
78.6% of Donna's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Donna | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±4.3 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±4.9 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±3.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 9.2% | −5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±4.1 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
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 Donna?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Donna, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,465 (Tract 221.05) to $91,898 (Tract 221.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 222.03Hidalgo County | 5,124 | $36,202 |
| Tract 221.07Hidalgo County | 5,091 | $32,283 |
| Tract 221.05Hidalgo County | 3,613 | $22,465 |
| Tract 222.04Hidalgo County | 7,073 | $51,758 |
| Tract 221.13Hidalgo County | 2,350 | $38,857 |
| Tract 222.05Hidalgo County | 3,624 | $59,575 |
| Tract 221.08Hidalgo County | 1,179 | $91,898 |
| Tract 221.09Hidalgo County | 3,355 | $43,750 |
| Tract 221.12Hidalgo County | 3,586 | $35,625 |
| Tract 228.02Hidalgo County | 3,712 | $52,396 |
| Tract 219.03Hidalgo County | 5,267 | $49,764 |
| Tract 219.04Hidalgo County | 4,126 | $62,375 |
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 Donna) · Census block assignment files
How does Donna compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Donna is the 2,233rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 179th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Donna ranks 874th 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 | 179th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 616th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 194th | 979 |
| Median household income | 874th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 943rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 864th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 726th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 689th | 877 |
| Median age | 913th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 813th | 973 |
| Work from home | 521st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 546th | 976 |
Donna's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Donna 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 Donna?
12 of the 57 figures for Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna.