Donna, TX Demographics

A map of Donna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	15,439	15,608	91.7%	92.9%
White	1,289	1,057	7.7%	6.3%
Multiracial	61	54	0.4%	0.3%
Black	20	18	0.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	20	49	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	4	11	0.0%	0.1%

Donna, Texas has an estimated population of 16,833, a less than 1% change from the 16,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% Hispanic, 7.7% White, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Donna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Donna has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Donna, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Donna is ranked the 190th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Donna was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Donna's White Population

1,289 residents of Donna, or 7.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Donna is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Donna ranks 1576th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's White population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Donna's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.7%.

Donna is more White than neighboring Scissors (0.2% White), Midway South (0% White), South Alamo (4.4% White), Midway North (2.1% White), and Villa Verde (0% White).

Donna's Black Population

20 residents of Donna, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Donna is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Donna ranks 1425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Donna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Donna is more Black than neighboring Scissors (0% Black), Midway South (0% Black), South Alamo (0% Black), Midway North (0% Black), and Villa Verde (0% Black).

Donna's Asian Population

4 residents of Donna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Donna is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Donna ranks 1287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Donna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Donna is less Asian than neighboring Midway South (1% Asian).

Donna's Hispanic Population

15,439 residents of Donna, or 91.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Donna is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Donna ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Donna's population has decreased from 92.9% to 91.7%.

Donna is more Hispanic than neighboring Villa Verde (86.9% Hispanic). Donna is less Hispanic than neighboring Scissors (99.8% Hispanic), Midway South (99% Hispanic), South Alamo (95.6% Hispanic), and Midway North (97.9% Hispanic).

Donna's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Donna, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Donna is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Donna ranks 1350th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Donna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Donna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scissors (0% Native American/Other), Midway South (0% Native American/Other), South Alamo (0% Native American/Other), Midway North (0% Native American/Other), and Villa Verde (0% Native American/Other).

Donna's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Donna, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Donna is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Donna ranks 1605th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donna's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Donna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Donna is more Multiracial than neighboring Scissors (0% Multiracial), Midway South (0% Multiracial), South Alamo (0% Multiracial), and Midway North (0% Multiracial). Donna is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Verde (13.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.