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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

La Salle County

Texas · 5,866 residents · 1,486.704 sq mi
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La Salle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,857. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,000. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

5,866
+12%since 1990
from 5,254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
−5%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024La Salle County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,857
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,615 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,692
+19%since 1990
from $8,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.8%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$276
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
25.3% rent
1.2
−2%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(3,588)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(3,962)
Asian0.6%(32)
Diversity Score79%(4,152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,114)
Black3.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(4,524)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score45.5%(2,670)
46
−42%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
50.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Salle County, Texas?

La Salle County, Texas has about 5,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Salle County, Texas?

The typical household in La Salle County, Texas earns about $21,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Salle County, Texas expensive?

In La Salle County, Texas, the median home is worth about $26,000, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in La Salle County, Texas?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Salle County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Salle County, Texas?

About 29.8% of people in La Salle County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Salle County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Salle County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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