La Esperanza is a CDP located in Starr County Texas. La Esperanza has a 2024 population of 259. La Esperanza is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 250% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 74 in 2020.
The average household income in La Esperanza is $24,913 with a poverty rate of 93.02%. The median age in La Esperanza is 23.1 years: 23 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Esperanza was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 228 | 56.86% |
| White | 173 | 43.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 69 | 5.81 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 38 | 4.92 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Female | 20 | 8.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 3.73 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.62
Average Family Size
5.81
Average Household Size
43.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 15.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 0 | 0% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 67.96% |
| Some College | 20 | 11.05% |
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 | 181 | 48 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 26.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,448 | $13,367 | $0 |
| Overall | $13,448 | $13,367 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$13,448
Average Earnings
$13,367
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0% of La Esperanza residents speak only English, while 100% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 100% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 401 | 373 | 93.02% |
| Multiple | 228 | 200 | 87.72% |
93.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
94.86%
Male Poverty Rate
90.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Esperanza is Hispanic, with 93.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Esperanza is Multiple, with 87.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 78%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 100%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91.73% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 86.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $22,270 | $22,836 |
| Households | $22,270 | $24,913 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.7%
Labor Force Participation
30.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
49.38%
Born in La Esperanza
71.32%
Native Born
28.68%
Foreign Born
26.18%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
71.32% of La Esperanza residents were born in the United States, with 49.38% having been born in Texas. 26.18% 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 | 259 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 257 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 255 | 191 | 298.44% |
| 2021 | 64 | -10 | -13.51% |
| 2020 | 74 | -12 | -13.95% |
| 2019 | 86 | 28 | 48.28% |
| 2018 | 58 | 4 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 54 | 21 | 63.64% |
| 2016 | 33 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 30 | 13 | 76.47% |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 | 13.33% |
| 2013 | 15 | 3 | 25% |
| 2012 | 12 | -79 | -86.81% |
| 2011 | 91 | -138 | -60.26% |
| 2010 | 229 | 0 | 0% |