State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,666.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.29%
Growth Since 2010
-1.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
La Feria, Texas Population 2021
7,188
La Feria is a city located in Cameron County Texas. With a 2020 population of 7,188, it is the 298th largest city in Texas and the 3901st largest city in the United States . La Feria is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,302 in 2010. La Feria reached it's highest population of 7,297 in 2017. Spanning over 4 miles, La Feria has a population density of 1,667 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Feria is $52,134 with a poverty rate of 28.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $704 per month, and the median house value is $55,600. The median age in La Feria is 35.1 years, 26.8 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
La Feria Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Feria was:
- White: 95.13%
- Other race: 3.58%
- Asian: 0.87%
- Black or African American: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of La Feria, Texas is 7,188 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,251.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,302.
La Feria, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,913 | 95.13% |
| Some Other Race | 260 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.17% |
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La Feria Population by Race
La Feria Population Pyramid $2021
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La Feria Population by Age
La Feria Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,265 | 3.21 | 71.7 |
| Married | 1,159 | 4.11 | 74.8 |
| Non Family | 692 | 1.2 | 67.9 |
| Female | 336 | 4.01 | 62.5 |
| Male | 78 | 4.22 | 100 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
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La Feria Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 626 | 14.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,343 | 31.49% |
| Some College | 979 | 22.95% |
| Associates Degree | 355 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 457 | 10.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 1.81% |
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La Feria Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
La Feria Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,453 | 2,437 | 395 |
| White | 730 | 692 | 139 |
| Other Race | 247 | 115 | |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | |
| Black | 19 | 19 | |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.04%.
La Feria Educational Attainment by Race
La Feria Earnings by Educational Attainment
La Feria Language by Age
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La Feria Language
39.10% of La Feria residents speak only English, while 60.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.90% of the population.
La Feria Language
La Feria Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,442 | 1,944 | 30.18% |
| White | 743 | 136 | 18.30% |
| Other | 260 | 90 | 34.62% |
28.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.10%
Male Poverty Rate
26.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Feria
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Feria is Other, with 34.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Feria is White, with 18.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.64%.
La Feria Poverty
La Feria Poverty Rate by Education
La Feria Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
La Feria Married by Age and Sex
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La Feria Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
La Feria Marital Status by Race
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La Feria Marital Status
La Feria Veterans by War
La Feria Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 63 | 100.00% |
| Black | 19 | 100.00% |
La Feria Veterans by Race
La Feria Veterans by Education
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7.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
La Feria Veterans by Education
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
La Feria Employment by Age
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La Feria Employment by Race
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La Feria Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.08%
Native Born
15.92%
Foreign Born
9.72%
Non Citizen
6.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.08% of La Feria residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in Texas. 9.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
La Feria Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,188 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 7,209 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 7,230 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 7,251 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 7,297 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 7,296 | 25 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 7,271 | 16 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 7,255 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 7,264 | -12 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 7,276 | 7 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 7,269 | 54 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 7,215 | 1,100 | 1.67% |
| 2000 | 6,115 | 1,755 | 3.44% |
| 1990 | 4,360 | 865 | 2.24% |
| 1980 | 3,495 | 853 | 2.84% |
| 1970 | 2,642 | -405 | -1.42% |
| 1960 | 3,047 | 95 | 0.32% |
| 1950 | 2,952 | 0.00% |