Bovina, Texas
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Bovina is a city located in Parmer County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,874.
Geography
Bovina is located at 34°30'56" North, 102°53'17" West (34.515467, -102.888018)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,874 people, 567 households, and 467 families residing in the city. The population density is 831.7/km² (2,161.0/mi²). There are 612 housing units at an average density of 271.6/km² (705.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 48.67% White, 1.23% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 46.32% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. 72.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 567 households out of which 51.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% are non-families. 16.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.31 and the average family size is 3.72.
In the city the population is spread out with 37.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,426, and the median income for a family is $29,602. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,995. 20.8% of the population and 16.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.0% of those under the age of 18 and 17.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.