La Vernia is a city located in Wilson County Texas. La Vernia has a 2024 population of 1,512. La Vernia is currently growing at a rate of 7.62% annually and its population has increased by 39.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,084 in 2020.
The average household income in La Vernia is $79,982 with a poverty rate of 9.77%. The median age in La Vernia is 48.6 years: 43.6 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Vernia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 75.4% |
| Two or more races | 175 | 15.54% |
| Other race | 92 | 8.17% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.36% |
| 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 | 464 | 2.43 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Married | 248 | 3.27 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.14 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Female | 29 | 3.03 | 69 | 31 |
| Male | 11 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 7.25% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 12.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 5.98% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 37.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 192 | 24.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 519 | 121 |
| Hispanic | 217 | 133 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 78 | 14 |
| Other Race | 87 | 46 | 3 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,563 | $101,750 | $53,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,250 | $62,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,569 | $43,750 | $27,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,083 | $29,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,830 | $47,292 | $29,135 |
| Some College | $47,188 | $0 | $0 |
$44,830
Average Earnings
$47,292
Average Male
$29,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.54% of La Vernia residents speak only English, while 20.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 765 | 61 | 7.97% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 49 | 15.22% |
| Multiple | 175 | 28 | 16% |
| Other | 92 | 19 | 20.65% |
9.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.11%
Male Poverty Rate
14.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Vernia is Other, with 20.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Vernia is White, with 7.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.81% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| High School | 10.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,000 | $105,110 |
| Households | $65,417 | $79,982 |
| Married Families | $107,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,714 | $38,864 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 4.81% |
| Other Race | 12 | 13.04% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
73.98%
Born in La Vernia
95.47%
Native Born
4.53%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
95.47% of La Vernia residents were born in the United States, with 73.98% having been born in Texas. 1.15% 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 | 2,047 | 107 | 5.52% |
| 2028 | 1,940 | 107 | 5.84% |
| 2027 | 1,833 | 107 | 6.2% |
| 2026 | 1,726 | 107 | 6.61% |
| 2025 | 1,619 | 107 | 7.08% |
| 2024 | 1,512 | 107 | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 1,405 | 168 | 13.58% |
| 2022 | 1,237 | 87 | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 1,150 | 66 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 1,084 | -345 | -24.14% |
| 2019 | 1,429 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 1,416 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 1,401 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 1,380 | 142 | 11.47% |
| 2015 | 1,238 | 48 | 4.03% |
| 2014 | 1,190 | 34 | 2.94% |
| 2013 | 1,156 | 50 | 4.52% |
| 2012 | 1,106 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 1,097 | 61 | 5.89% |
| 2010 | 1,036 | 0 | 0% |