La Feria is a city located in Cameron County Texas. La Feria has a 2024 population of 6,731. La Feria is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,837 in 2020.
The average household income in La Feria is $57,566 with a poverty rate of 31.53%. The median age in La Feria is 30.9 years: 25.7 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Feria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,717 | 68.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,673 | 24.43% |
| Other race | 372 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 71 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,378 | 2.88 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 876 | 3.71 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 849 | 1.11 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 491 | 4.34 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 162 | 3.27 | 50 | 50 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 300 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 10.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 400 | 10.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 257 | 6.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,258 | 32.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 593 | 15.27% |
| Some College | 675 | 17.38% |
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 | 3,398 | 2,518 | 551 |
| 2+ Races | 922 | 752 | 339 |
| White | 457 | 457 | 106 |
| Other Race | 215 | 153 | 12 |
| Native American | 32 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 36.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $116,250 | $118,057 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,466 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,101 | $20,855 | $32,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,819 | $20,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,939 | $41,497 | $30,104 |
| Some College | $37,188 | $46,107 | $29,497 |
$34,939
Average Earnings
$41,497
Average Male
$30,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.62% of La Feria residents speak only English, while 51.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,333 | 2,111 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 1,673 | 575 | 34.37% |
| White | 482 | 48 | 9.96% |
| Other | 372 | 23 | 6.18% |
31.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.36%
Male Poverty Rate
28.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Feria is Multiple, with 34.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Feria is Other, with 6.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.02% |
| High School | 33.31% |
| Some College | 17.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 84.44% |
| Female Employed | 28.9% |
| Male Employed | 16.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,911 | $68,500 |
| Households | $38,656 | $57,566 |
| Married Families | $87,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,758 | $34,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
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
320
Number of Veterans
305
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 215 | 5.53% |
| White | 175 | 5.62% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 13.13% |
| Black | 15 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
76.77%
Born in La Feria
86.48%
Native Born
13.52%
Foreign Born
9.3%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
86.48% of La Feria residents were born in the United States, with 76.77% having been born in Texas. 9.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,600 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 6,626 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 6,652 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 6,679 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 6,705 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 6,731 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 6,758 | -42 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 6,800 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 6,811 | -26 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 6,837 | -409 | -5.64% |
| 2019 | 7,246 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 7,261 | -41 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 7,302 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 7,303 | 27 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 7,276 | 17 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 7,259 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,267 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 7,277 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 7,269 | 56 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 7,213 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,115 | 1,755 | 40.25% |
| 1990 | 4,360 | 865 | 24.75% |
| 1980 | 3,495 | 853 | 32.29% |
| 1970 | 2,642 | -405 | -13.29% |
| 1960 | 3,047 | 95 | 3.22% |
| 1950 | 2,952 | -3,648 | -55.27% |