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La Ward

Texas · 213 residents · 0.812 sq mi
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La Ward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,600. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+7%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+5%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431892352803261990201020202024La Ward
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,715
+20%since 2000
from $15,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−49.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+31%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(123)
Diversity Score
58
+4%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Ward, Texas?

La Ward, Texas has about 213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Ward, Texas earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Ward, Texas expensive?

In La Ward, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,600.

How educated are people in La Ward, Texas?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Ward, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Ward, Texas?

About 22.0% of people in La Ward, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Ward, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Ward, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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