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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Vernia

Texas · 931 residents · 2.389 sq mi
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La Vernia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

931
+62%since 1990
from 576 in 1990
1990 – 2025
390 / sq mi
+62%since 1990
from 241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+21%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4877551K1K2K1990201020202024La Vernia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,354 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,931
+122%since 1990
from $8,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−12.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+21.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
19.9% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.7%(332)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(719)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20%(186)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score42.1%(392)
42
−27%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−36%since 1990
from 29.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Vernia, Texas?

La Vernia, Texas has about 931 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Vernia, Texas earns about $38,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Vernia, Texas expensive?

In La Vernia, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in La Vernia, Texas?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Vernia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Vernia, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in La Vernia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Vernia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Vernia, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 355 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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