La Puerta is a CDP located in Starr County Texas. La Puerta has a 2024 population of 728. La Puerta is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually but its population has decreased by -6.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 778 in 2020.
The average household income in La Puerta is $80,980 with a poverty rate of 33.05%. The median age in La Puerta is 22.6 years: 18 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Puerta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 50.56% |
| Other race | 306 | 42.86% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 6.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 3.72 | 24 | 76 |
| Married | 136 | 3.81 | 14 | 86 |
| Female | 47 | 3.38 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 9 | 4.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.72
Average Household Size
24.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 33.71% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 13.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 17.28% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 13.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 12.75% |
| Some College | 12 | 3.4% |
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 | 353 | 189 | 108 |
| Other Race | 145 | 61 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 53.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.07%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
0% of La Puerta 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 | 714 | 236 | 33.05% |
| Multiple | 47 | 47 | 100% |
33.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.16%
Male Poverty Rate
41.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Puerta is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Puerta is Hispanic, with 33.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 63.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.8% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 47.06% |
| Male Employed | 27.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $80,980 |
| Households | - | $80,980 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
74.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
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
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
19.6%
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
62.61%
Born in La Puerta
69.05%
Native Born
30.95%
Foreign Born
17.93%
Non Citizen
13.03%
Naturalized
69.05% of La Puerta residents were born in the United States, with 62.61% having been born in Texas. 17.93% 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 | 728 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 721 | 7 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 714 | 45 | 6.73% |
| 2021 | 669 | -109 | -14.01% |
| 2020 | 778 | 281 | 56.54% |
| 2019 | 497 | -23 | -4.42% |
| 2018 | 520 | -61 | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 581 | 44 | 8.19% |
| 2016 | 537 | 146 | 37.34% |
| 2015 | 391 | -149 | -27.59% |
| 2014 | 540 | 80 | 17.39% |
| 2013 | 460 | 63 | 15.87% |
| 2012 | 397 | -263 | -39.85% |
| 2011 | 660 | 28 | 4.43% |
| 2010 | 632 | 0 | 0% |