The census estimates that 96% of residents in Hebbronville, TX are US citizens. This percentage is higher than the national average, which is 93.4%, but lower than neighboring cities. Among people living in poverty, the most common racial groups are White, Hispanic, and Other. There are a few reasons for this higher percentage. For example, many Hebbronville residents served in the United States military during the Vietnam War.
The Hebbronville community was created when the Texas-Mexican Railroad Company built a railroad through the area. The owner of the property, Francisco P. Pena, refused to sell his property for a townsite, but J. R. Hebbron arranged to sell land near Penitas. The old train station in Penitas was moved one and a half miles west, and Hebbronville was named after Hebbron Bron.
In 2019, Hebbronville had a population of 4.63k people. The median age of its residents was 30.8 years. The median household income was $31,081 - a 5.58% increase from the previous year. The 7 racial and ethnic groups that make up the population of Hebbronville, TX are outlined in the table below. If you'd like to learn more about Hebbronville's ethnic and racial makeup, check out the Hebbronville, TX website below.