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La Pryor

Texas · 1,294 residents · 2.669 sq mi
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La Pryor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,898. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% 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 $28,100. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
1,294
−13%since 2000
from 1,491 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
485 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+28%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8891K1K2K2K1990201020202024La Pryor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,898
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,191
+21%since 2000
from $10,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+38%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(166)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino88.3%(1,316)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(375)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(92)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino91.7%(1,186)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(240)
Diversity Score
19
−26%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Pryor, Texas?

La Pryor, Texas has about 1,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Pryor, Texas earns about $26,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Pryor, Texas expensive?

In La Pryor, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,100.

How educated are people in La Pryor, Texas?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Pryor, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Pryor, Texas?

About 36.8% of people in La Pryor, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Pryor, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Pryor, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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