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 $45,100 with a poverty rate of 23.15%. The median age in La Grulla is 29.9 years: 19.3 years for males, and 39.5 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 | 918 | 63.44% |
| White | 381 | 26.33% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 7.95% |
| Other race | 33 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 471 | 3.07 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 169 | 2.76 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 168 | 4.4 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 95 | 0 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 39 | 3.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 9.47% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 4.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 1.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 299 | 35.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 21.07% |
| Some College | 240 | 28.4% |
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 | 804 | 546 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 547 | 435 | 9 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 1.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,688 | $18,281 | $38,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,098 | $30,156 | $16,103 |
| Overall | $26,193 | $25,694 | $26,538 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,193
Average Earnings
$25,694
Average Male
$26,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.81% of La Grulla residents speak only English, while 88.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,332 | 335 | 25.15% |
| Multiple | 918 | 132 | 14.38% |
| Other | 33 | 16 | 48.48% |
23.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.51%
Male Poverty Rate
21.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Grulla is Other, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Grulla is Multiple, with 14.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.37% |
| High School | 20.74% |
| Some College | 18.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.71% |
| Female Employed | 12.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $49,803 |
| Households | $36,827 | $45,100 |
| Married Families | $44,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,008 | $23,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
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
11
Number of Veterans
11
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 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
73.12%
Born in La Grulla
85.28%
Native Born
14.72%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
4.7%
Naturalized
85.28% of La Grulla residents were born in the United States, with 73.12% having been born in Texas. 10.02% 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% |