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 $54,038 with a poverty rate of 51.15%. The median age in San Perlita is 27.5 years: 25 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Perlita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 84.31% |
| Two or more races | 92 | 11.73% |
| Other race | 31 | 3.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 5.06 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 110 | 4.89 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 35 | 6.74 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.32
Average Family Size
5.06
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 16.79% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 9.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.72% |
| High School Graduate | 114 | 27.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 29.74% |
| Some College | 21 | 5.04% |
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 | 412 | 220 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 53 | 5 |
| Other Race | 31 | 21 | 4 |
| White | 5 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 76.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,563 | $0 | $52,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,672 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,679 | $29,968 | $26,696 |
| Some College | $0 | $105,568 | $26,875 |
$29,679
Average Earnings
$29,968
Average Male
$26,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.7% of San Perlita residents speak only English, while 64.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 758 | 399 | 52.64% |
| Other | 31 | 22 | 70.97% |
| White | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
51.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
55.01%
Male Poverty Rate
45.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Perlita is Other, with 70.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Perlita is White, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 25.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.65% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 3.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 38.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 27.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,719 | $56,164 |
| Households | $30,156 | $54,038 |
| Married Families | $29,412 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.55% |
| White | 7 | 1.55% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 9.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
73.21%
Born in San Perlita
74.87%
Native Born
25.13%
Foreign Born
11.61%
Non Citizen
13.52%
Naturalized
74.87% of San Perlita residents were born in the United States, with 73.21% having been born in Texas. 11.61% 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% |