Lasara is a CDP located in Willacy County Texas. Lasara has a 2024 population of 1,069. Lasara is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 35.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 787 in 2020.
The average household income in Lasara is $68,181 with a poverty rate of 15.98%. The median age in Lasara is 31.4 years: 29 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lasara was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 753 | 62.33% |
| White | 415 | 34.35% |
| Other race | 40 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 274 | 4.39 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Married | 189 | 4.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 38 | 6.95 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.03
Average Family Size
4.39
Average Household Size
95.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 14.06% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 12.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 6.05% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 27% |
| Some College | 58 | 8.16% |
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 | 697 | 405 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 495 | 260 | 120 |
| White | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| Other Race | 7 | 4 | 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 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,965 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $93,023 | $27,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,750 | $41,250 | $14,810 |
| Overall | $41,429 | $49,318 | $25,143 |
| Some College | $42,891 | $44,844 | $25,855 |
$41,429
Average Earnings
$49,318
Average Male
$25,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
24.08% of Lasara residents speak only English, while 75.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,194 | 182 | 15.24% |
| Multiple | 753 | 87 | 11.55% |
| Other | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| White | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
15.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
16.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lasara is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lasara is Multiple, with 11.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| High School | 6.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.02% |
| Female Employed | 10.73% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $78,750 |
| Households | $45,000 | $68,181 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $17,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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
5
Number of Veterans
5
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 |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
80.38%
Born in Lasara
89.16%
Native Born
10.84%
Foreign Born
8.53%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
89.16% of Lasara residents were born in the United States, with 80.38% having been born in Texas. 8.53% 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 | 1,069 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,067 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,065 | 208 | 24.27% |
| 2021 | 857 | 70 | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 787 | -66 | -7.74% |
| 2019 | 853 | 60 | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 793 | -135 | -14.55% |
| 2017 | 928 | 110 | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 818 | -176 | -17.71% |
| 2015 | 994 | 113 | 12.83% |
| 2014 | 881 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 872 | 116 | 15.34% |
| 2012 | 756 | -106 | -12.3% |
| 2011 | 862 | -177 | -17.04% |
| 2010 | 1,039 | 0 | 0% |