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La Puerta

Texas · 582 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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La Puerta is home to 582 people in Texas. The median age is 27.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. 16% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 43%. The population has fallen 64% since 2000. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
−64%since 2000
from 1,636 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,842 / sq mi
−76%since 2009
from 7,627 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
+16%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.32 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
1897951K2K3K2000201020202024La Puerta
2024582
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.5%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.8%(92)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(27)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3436.8%(214)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.3%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(77)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.1%(24)
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

Per capita income
$28,650
+536%since 2000
from $4,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−25%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade59.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$720
+221%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.5%
−66.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
83.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.31 people
−28%since 2009
from 4.60 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.7%(1,615)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(582)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 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
Mexican98.5%(573)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
38.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% 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%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.9%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
43.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
57.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2013
from 55.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+54.7 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
6.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
93.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.2%(22)
Married87.8%(158)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married14.9%(27)
Married85.1%(154)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
57.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2013
from 55.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
1.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
36.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
5.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Puerta, Texas?

La Puerta, Texas has about 582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is La Puerta, Texas expensive?

In La Puerta, Texas, the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in La Puerta, Texas?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Puerta, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Puerta, Texas?

About 19.2% of people in La Puerta, 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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