La Grulla is a city located in Starr County Texas. La Grulla has a 2024 population of 1,207. La Grulla is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,215 in 2020.
The average household income in La Grulla is $47,566 with a poverty rate of 24.87%. The median age in La Grulla is 30 years: 19.9 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Grulla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 728 | 52.95% |
| White | 647 | 47.05% |
| 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 | 462 | 2.98 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 170 | 3.14 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 142 | 4.36 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 112 | 0 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Male | 38 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 9.3% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 2.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 272 | 35.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 199 | 25.71% |
| Some College | 184 | 23.77% |
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 | 774 | 503 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 403 | 323 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 80.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 2.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $21,324 | $36,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,500 | $0 | $16,667 |
| Overall | $28,106 | $31,250 | $19,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $14,572 |
$28,106
Average Earnings
$31,250
Average Male
$19,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.91% of La Grulla residents speak only English, while 91.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 91.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,375 | 342 | 24.87% |
| Multiple | 728 | 93 | 12.77% |
24.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.85%
Male Poverty Rate
29.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Grulla is Hispanic, with 24.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Grulla is Multiple, with 12.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.42% |
| High School | 22.43% |
| Some College | 18.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,397 | $52,286 |
| Households | $38,611 | $47,566 |
| Married Families | $44,412 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,863 | $19,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
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
10
Number of Veterans
10
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 |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
71.05%
Born in La Grulla
83.2%
Native Born
16.8%
Foreign Born
11.2%
Non Citizen
5.6%
Naturalized
83.2% of La Grulla residents were born in the United States, with 71.05% having been born in Texas. 11.2% 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 | 1,197 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 1,199 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 1,201 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 1,203 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 1,205 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 1,207 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 1,209 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,204 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,212 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,215 | -471 | -27.94% |
| 2019 | 1,686 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,682 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,683 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 1,679 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 1,675 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,666 | 15 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 1,651 | 7 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 1,636 | 11 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,625 | 0 | 0% |