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La Esperanza

Texas · 347 residents · 0.028 sq mi
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La Esperanza has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,121. Population has declined 13% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 98.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−13%since 2023
from 401 in 2023
2010 – 2024
12,393 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 14,321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.5
−3%since 2023
from 23.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
0110220330440201020202024La Esperanza
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,121
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,270 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
$5,509
−5%since 2023
from $5,822 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
98.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.081
−28%since 2023
from 0.113 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing92.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

37.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
62.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
94.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(401)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(347)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

96.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
19.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
45.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
24.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
73.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
41.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Esperanza, Texas?

La Esperanza, Texas has about 347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Esperanza, Texas?

The typical household in La Esperanza, Texas earns about $22,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in La Esperanza, Texas?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Esperanza, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Esperanza, Texas?

About 98.6% of people in La Esperanza, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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