Donna, Texas
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Donna is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,768.
Geography
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Location of Donna, Texas
Donna is located at 26°10'13" North, 98°2'57" West (26.170336, -98.049037)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.1 km² (5.1 mi²). 13.1 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.20% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 14,768 people, 4,167 households, and 3,525 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,131.3/km² (2,929.5/mi²). There are 5,734 housing units at an average density of 439.3/km² (1,137.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.06% White, 0.37% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 20.40% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 87.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,167 households out of which 43.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% are married couples living together, 20.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% are non-families. 13.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.54 and the average family size is 3.91.
In the city the population is spread out with 34.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $22,800, and the median income for a family is $23,892. Males have a median income of $19,815 versus $17,009 for females. The per capita income for the city is $8,569. 37.8% of the population and 32.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 48.1% of those under the age of 18 and 25.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.