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Lasara

Texas · 909 residents · 1.445 sq mi
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Lasara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,557. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $80,800. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
−11%since 2000
from 1,024 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
629 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+48%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6858981K1K2K2000201020202024Lasara
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,557
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,469
+128%since 2000
from $6,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+178%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(30)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino95.8%(981)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(90)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.7%(861)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(107)
Diversity Score
12
+34%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2013
from 56.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lasara, Texas?

Lasara, Texas has about 909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lasara, Texas?

The typical household in Lasara, Texas earns about $22,557 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lasara, Texas expensive?

In Lasara, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,800, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Lasara, Texas?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lasara, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lasara, Texas?

About 38.4% of people in Lasara, 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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