State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,027.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.33% (14)
Growth Since 2010
8.43% (336)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
La Joya, Texas Population 2021
4,321
La Joya is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 4,321, it is the 402nd largest city in Texas and the 5190th largest city in the United States . La Joya is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 8.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,985 in 2010. La Joya reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, La Joya has a population density of 1,028 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Joya is $42,632 with a poverty rate of 40.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $666 per month, and the median house value is $85,500. The median age in La Joya is 28.1 years, 23.5 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
La Joya Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Joyawas:
- White: 98.64%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of La Joya, Texas is 4,321 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,293.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,985.
La Joya, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,195 | 98.64% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.36% |
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La Joya Population by Race
La Joya Population Pyramid $2021
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La Joya Population by Age
La Joya Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,240 | 3.43 | 59 |
| Married | 474 | 4.82 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 420 | 0 | 56.4 |
| Female | 313 | 4.45 | 16.6 |
| Male | 33 | 4.67 | 57.6 |
4.52
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
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La Joya Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 472 | 21.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 14.44% |
| High School Graduate | 657 | 29.55% |
| Some College | 406 | 18.26% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 4.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 6.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 5.22% |
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La Joya Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
La Joya Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,065 | 1,280 | 247 |
| White | 100 | 92 | 13 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.00%.
La Joya Educational Attainment by Race
La Joya Earnings by Educational Attainment
La Joya Language by Age
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La Joya Language
2.69% of La Joya residents speak only English, while 97.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.94% of the population.
La Joya Language
La Joya Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,079 | 1,655 | 40.57% |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 100.00% |
40.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.01%
Male Poverty Rate
49.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Joya
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Hispanic, with 40.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.95%.
La Joya Poverty
La Joya Poverty Rate by Education
La Joya Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
La Joya Married by Age and Sex
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La Joya Marriage
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 55-64.
La Joya Marital Status by Race
La Joya Marital Status
La Joya Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 3.42% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.93% |
La Joya Veterans by Race
La Joya Veterans by Education
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38.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
La Joya Veterans by Education
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53.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
La Joya Employment by Age
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La Joya Employment by Race
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La Joya 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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79.73%
Born in La Joya
85.35%
Native Born
14.65%
Foreign Born
10.63%
Non Citizen
4.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.35% of La Joya residents were born in the United States, with 79.73% having been born in Texas. 10.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
La Joya Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,321 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 4,307 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 4,293 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 4,279 | 48 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 4,231 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 4,233 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 4,228 | 49 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 4,179 | 33 | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 4,146 | 41 | 1.00% |
| 2012 | 4,105 | 28 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 4,077 | 72 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 4,005 | 702 | 1.95% |
| 2000 | 3,303 | 699 | 2.41% |
| 1990 | 2,604 | 0.00% |