San Perlita is a city located in Willacy County Texas. San Perlita has a 2024 population of 542. San Perlita is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 534 in 2020.
The average household income in San Perlita is $75,803 with a poverty rate of 17.72%. The median age in San Perlita is 31.5 years: 30.7 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Perlita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 230 | 50.33% |
| White | 217 | 47.48% |
| Other race | 10 | 2.19% |
| 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 | 115 | 3.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 80 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 26 | 5.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 7 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 4 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.97
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 7.4% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 7.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 12.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 40.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 16.4% |
| Some College | 42 | 13.5% |
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 | 294 | 220 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 144 | 119 | 20 |
| White | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,297 | $0 | $55,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,250 | $37,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,389 | $40,714 | $27,045 |
| Some College | $33,393 | $0 | $26,406 |
$36,389
Average Earnings
$40,714
Average Male
$27,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.13% of San Perlita residents speak only English, while 61.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 440 | 81 | 18.41% |
17.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.76%
Male Poverty Rate
14.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Perlita is Hispanic, with 18.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Perlita is Hispanic, with 18.41% 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 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.22% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,125 | $76,625 |
| Households | $71,250 | $75,803 |
| Married Families | $72,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 19 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 5.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
89.06%
Born in San Perlita
91.47%
Native Born
8.53%
Foreign Born
5.91%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
91.47% of San Perlita residents were born in the United States, with 89.06% having been born in Texas. 5.91% 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 | 552 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 550 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 548 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 546 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 544 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 542 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 540 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 543 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 544 | 10 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 534 | -17 | -3.09% |
| 2019 | 551 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 552 | -3 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 555 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 559 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 567 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 573 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 573 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 578 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 576 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 575 | 0 | 0% |