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La Feria

Texas · 6,817 residents · 4.313 sq mi
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La Feria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,843. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,400. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,817
+11%since 2000
from 6,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024La Feria
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,843
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,660 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,071
+58%since 2000
from $12,064 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(1,311)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino77.4%(4,736)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(2,640)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(828)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino86.8%(5,920)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,894)
Diversity Score
28
−36%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−51.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Feria, Texas?

La Feria, Texas has about 6,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Feria, Texas earns about $34,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Feria, Texas expensive?

In La Feria, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in La Feria, Texas?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Feria, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Feria, Texas?

About 25.0% of people in La Feria, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Feria, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Feria, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,457 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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