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La Marque

Texas · 18,030 residents · 13.762 sq mi
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La Marque has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,464. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,030
+32%since 2000
from 13,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K20K1990201020202024La Marque
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,560
+57%since 2000
from $17,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+40%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(6,583)
Black34.3%(4,692)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(2,111)
Asian0.4%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.7%(10,500)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(6,367)
Black30.8%(5,552)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(5,181)
Asian1.5%(273)
Other1%(185)
Diversity Score85.1%(15,350)
Diversity Score
85
+11%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Marque, Texas?

La Marque, Texas has about 18,030 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Marque, Texas earns about $50,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Marque, Texas expensive?

In La Marque, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,200, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in La Marque, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Marque, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Marque, Texas?

About 15.5% of people in La Marque, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Marque, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Marque, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,910 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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