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La Puerta

Texas · 638 residents · 0.316 sq mi
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Population has fallen 61% since 2000, a loss of 998 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,800. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638
−61%since 2000
from 1,636 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
−61%since 2000
from 5,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
+27%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1897951K2K3K2000201020202024La Puerta
2024582
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,071
+279%since 2000
from $4,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$581
+214%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.7%(1,615)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.9%(631)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−48%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
38.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
43.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2013
from 44.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Puerta, Texas?

La Puerta, Texas has about 638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is La Puerta, Texas expensive?

In La Puerta, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in La Puerta, Texas?

About 25.7% 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 29.8% 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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