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La Salle County

Texas · 6,664 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 $47,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $84,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,664
+14%since 2000
from 5,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+20%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024La Salle County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,162
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,177
+77%since 2000
from $9,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,114)
Black3.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(4,524)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(2,670)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(1,467)
Black3.3%(221)
Hispanic / Latino73.6%(4,908)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score50.6%(3,369)
Segregation Score17.9%(1,194)
Diversity Score
51
+11%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−50.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Salle County, Texas?

La Salle County, Texas has about 6,664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Salle County, Texas earns about $47,162 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in La Salle County, Texas?

About 6.7% 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 18.5% 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 1,410 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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