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La Vernia

Texas · 1,077 residents · 2.389 sq mi
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La Vernia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,679. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $213,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
+16%since 2000
from 931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4877551K1K2K1990201020202024La Vernia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,679
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,324
+72%since 2000
from $19,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+52%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(719)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20%(186)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(392)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(735)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(297)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other3.6%(39)
Diversity Score57.7%(622)
Diversity Score
58
+37%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Vernia, Texas?

La Vernia, Texas has about 1,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Vernia, Texas earns about $72,679 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 $213,900, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in La Vernia, Texas?

About 28.4% 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 10.3% 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 501 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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