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La Presa

Texas · 163 residents · 0.498 sq mi
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Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 345 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−68%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
327 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 1,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+31%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1292323364395432000201020202024La Presa
2024163
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,083
+201%since 2000
from $9,665 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−10%since 2010
from 0.552 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade48.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Owner-occupied
61.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
45.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.2%
+72.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.7%(486)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+65.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% 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
0.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2013
from 28.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.4%
+45.3 ptssince 2017
from 12.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Presa, Texas?

La Presa, Texas has about 163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in La Presa, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Presa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Presa, Texas?

About 54.0% of people in La Presa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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