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La Minita

Texas · 337 residents · 0.524 sq mi
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La Minita is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $202,785. Population has grown 46% since 2023. Median home value is $64,600. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
337
+46%since 2023
from 231 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
+46%since 2023
from 441 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
−1%since 2023
from 52.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
48148248348448201020202024La Minita
2024337
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.2%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2426.7%(90)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5443%(145)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.4%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.6%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$202,785
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,478
Unchangedsince 2023
from $48,653 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.245
−38%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing33.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance31.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services31.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.3
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
99
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

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(337)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican96.7%(326)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
66.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
56.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
98.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(58)
Married60.3%(88)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married47.1%(90)
Married40.3%(77)
Widowed9.9%(19)
Divorced2.6%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Minita, Texas?

La Minita, Texas has about 337 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Minita, Texas earns about $202,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Minita, Texas expensive?

In La Minita, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,600.

How educated are people in La Minita, Texas?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in La Minita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Minita, Texas?

About 5.6% of people in La Minita, 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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