La Blanca is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. La Blanca has a 2024 population of 3,466. La Blanca is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 38.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,502 in 2020.
The average household income in La Blanca is $59,592 with a poverty rate of 26.1%. The median age in La Blanca is 31.8 years: 31.7 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Blanca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,787 | 53.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,534 | 46.12% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 945 | 3.52 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 627 | 3.49 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 226 | 4.01 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 53 | 2.15 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 39 | 2.97 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 17.44% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 4.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 2.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.23% |
| High School Graduate | 589 | 30.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 434 | 22.27% |
| Some College | 432 | 22.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,923 | 1,149 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 987 | 577 | 18 |
| White | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 3.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,919 | $0 | $55,919 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,583 | $52,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,442 | $21,891 | $19,563 |
| Overall | $29,307 | $33,361 | $25,843 |
| Some College | $34,234 | $38,942 | $27,422 |
$29,307
Average Earnings
$33,361
Average Male
$25,843
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
13.68% of La Blanca residents speak only English, while 86.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 86.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,250 | 864 | 26.58% |
| Multiple | 1,534 | 424 | 27.64% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| White | 76 | 4 | 5.26% |
26.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.91%
Male Poverty Rate
27.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Blanca is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Blanca is White, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.34% |
| High School | 11.54% |
| Some College | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.49% |
| Female Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,731 | $56,155 |
| Households | $47,563 | $59,592 |
| Married Families | $52,978 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $128,301 | $101,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.95%
Born in La Blanca
78.89%
Native Born
21.11%
Foreign Born
14.07%
Non Citizen
7.04%
Naturalized
78.89% of La Blanca residents were born in the United States, with 75.95% having been born in Texas. 14.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,466 | 70 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 3,396 | 70 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 3,326 | 22 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 3,304 | 802 | 32.05% |
| 2020 | 2,502 | 186 | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 2,316 | -67 | -2.81% |
| 2018 | 2,383 | 99 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2,284 | 114 | 5.25% |
| 2016 | 2,170 | -251 | -10.37% |
| 2015 | 2,421 | -338 | -12.25% |
| 2014 | 2,759 | 543 | 24.5% |
| 2013 | 2,216 | -143 | -6.06% |
| 2012 | 2,359 | 774 | 48.83% |
| 2011 | 1,585 | -903 | -36.29% |
| 2010 | 2,488 | 0 | 0% |