La Joya is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. La Joya has a 2024 population of 4,986. La Joya is currently growing at a rate of 2.53% annually and its population has increased by 10.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,494 in 2020.
The average household income in La Joya is $64,986 with a poverty rate of 27.14%. The median age in La Joya is 29.4 years: 31 years for males, and 27.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Joya was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,846 | 61.7% |
| White | 1,241 | 26.9% |
| Other race | 459 | 9.95% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,376 | 3.35 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 640 | 4.24 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 313 | 3.46 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.11 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Male | 136 | 3.66 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 485 | 18.46% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 2.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 12.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 7.16% |
| High School Graduate | 946 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 339 | 12.9% |
| Some College | 295 | 11.23% |
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 | 2,496 | 1,672 | 443 |
| 2+ Races | 1,703 | 1,141 | 209 |
| Other Race | 234 | 114 | 39 |
| White | 82 | 82 | 63 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 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 white people with a rate of 76.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,708 | $72,971 | $62,007 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,920 | $0 | $64,226 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $36,466 | $25,672 |
| Overall | $42,088 | $40,363 | $50,417 |
| Some College | $42,436 | $0 | $50,283 |
$42,088
Average Earnings
$40,363
Average Male
$50,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
4.9% of La Joya residents speak only English, while 95.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,427 | 1,203 | 27.17% |
| Multiple | 2,846 | 886 | 31.13% |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 100% |
27.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.85%
Male Poverty Rate
26.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Hispanic, with 27.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.83% |
| Some College | 4.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.43% |
| Male Employed | 19.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,835 | $74,091 |
| Households | $50,652 | $64,986 |
| Married Families | $86,925 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,926 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 2.36% |
| White | 19 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
72.66%
Born in La Joya
80.36%
Native Born
19.64%
Foreign Born
14.37%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
80.36% of La Joya residents were born in the United States, with 72.66% having been born in Texas. 14.37% 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 | 5,601 | 123 | 2.25% |
| 2028 | 5,478 | 123 | 2.3% |
| 2027 | 5,355 | 123 | 2.35% |
| 2026 | 5,232 | 123 | 2.41% |
| 2025 | 5,109 | 123 | 2.47% |
| 2024 | 4,986 | 123 | 2.53% |
| 2023 | 4,863 | 201 | 4.31% |
| 2022 | 4,662 | 91 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 4,571 | 77 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 4,494 | 130 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 4,364 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 4,346 | 50 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,296 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 4,291 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 4,284 | 51 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 4,233 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 4,198 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 4,158 | 31 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 4,127 | 74 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 4,053 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,303 | 699 | 26.84% |
| 1990 | 2,604 | -2,997 | -53.51% |