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La Homa

Texas · 11,285 residents · 6.313 sq mi
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The short version

La Homa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,200. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,285
+8%since 2000
from 10,433 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,788 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1,760 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
+26%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K8K12K16K1990201020202024La Homa
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.7%(1,204)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.5%(1,072)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(1,046)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(975)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.8%(998)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.3%(1,615)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.5%(961)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(1,158)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.7%(1,204)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.5%(616)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(310)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,895
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,887 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,820
+186%since 2000
from $5,180 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−6%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(222)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(10,196)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(127)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(11,107)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.2%(22)
Diversity Score
4
−25%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican97.3%(10,983)
Salvadoran0.5%(61)
Honduran0.2%(21)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.2%(25)
Ancestry
German0.8%(89)
American0.5%(57)
Irish0.3%(29)
Croatian0.1%(12)
Dutch0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
34.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2013
from 54.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
93.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(1,464)
Married53%(2,003)
Widowed2.3%(85)
Divorced6%(225)
Women 15+
Never married37.5%(1,569)
Married49.5%(2,074)
Widowed5.7%(239)
Divorced7.3%(304)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Homa, Texas?

La Homa, Texas has about 11,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Homa, Texas earns about $36,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Homa, Texas expensive?

In La Homa, Texas, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in La Homa, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Homa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Homa, Texas?

About 37.4% of people in La Homa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Homa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Homa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,997 residents, a change of about 776 percent over that period.

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

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