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Bovina, TX
City in Parmer County, Texas.
Population
1,488
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
ZIP codes
0
Bovina and its ZIP codes
Bovina at a glance
- Bovina is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,500 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,700 (60% below Texas) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Bovina, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bovina, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,500
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,350), Guatemalan Americans (13), Irish Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parmer County. PPP loans are for Bovina.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,802
6,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56M
FY 2026, $5,677 per person
How people get to work
Bovina, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bovina, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 22°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bovina, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.7%
U.S. 11.1% +22.6 pts
Cities near Bovina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarwellCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| FrionaCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Texico, NMCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Clovis, NMCity | 20 mi | 23.6 |
| MuleshoeCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| Cannon AFB, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.9 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bovina, TX in?
- Bovina is in Parmer County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bovina, TX?
- About 1,488 people live in Bovina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bovina?
- Nearby places include Farwell (12 mi), Friona (13 mi), Texico, NM (13 mi), Clovis, NM (20 mi), Muleshoe (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023