La Joya is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. La Joya has a 2024 population of 4,986. La Joya is currently growing at a rate of 2.53% annually and its population has increased by 10.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,494 in 2020.
The average household income in La Joya is $60,979 with a poverty rate of 24.84%. The median age in La Joya is 30.1 years: 30.8 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Joya was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,261 | 49.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,959 | 43.29% |
| Other race | 264 | 5.83% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,289 | 3.51 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Married | 600 | 4.5 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 383 | 3.56 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Non Family | 237 | 0 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 69 | 3.28 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.51
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 14.59% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 14.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | 8.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,022 | 35.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 321 | 11.21% |
| Some College | 438 | 15.29% |
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 | 2,656 | 1,935 | 590 |
| 2+ Races | 1,128 | 848 | 172 |
| White | 167 | 149 | 75 |
| Other Race | 132 | 78 | 43 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,109 | $0 | $59,619 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,571 | $72,348 | $74,048 |
| High School Graduate | $29,081 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,545 | $20,913 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,904 | $22,421 | $36,567 |
| Some College | $26,235 | $0 | $48,179 |
$28,904
Average Earnings
$22,421
Average Male
$36,567
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.26% of La Joya residents speak only English, while 91.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,246 | 1,083 | 25.51% |
| Multiple | 1,959 | 604 | 30.83% |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 100% |
24.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.83%
Male Poverty Rate
24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Joya is Hispanic, with 25.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.91% |
| Some College | 13.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 16.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,385 | $64,097 |
| Households | $51,412 | $60,979 |
| Married Families | $79,258 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.39% |
| White | 28 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
74.36%
Born in La Joya
81.81%
Native Born
18.19%
Foreign Born
15.65%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
81.81% of La Joya residents were born in the United States, with 74.36% having been born in Texas. 15.65% 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 | 5,601 | 123 | 2.25% |
| 2028 | 5,478 | 123 | 2.3% |
| 2027 | 5,355 | 123 | 2.35% |
| 2026 | 5,232 | 123 | 2.41% |
| 2025 | 5,109 | 123 | 2.47% |
| 2024 | 4,986 | 123 | 2.53% |
| 2023 | 4,863 | 201 | 4.31% |
| 2022 | 4,662 | 91 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 4,571 | 77 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 4,494 | 130 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 4,364 | 18 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 4,346 | 50 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,296 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 4,291 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 4,284 | 51 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 4,233 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 4,198 | 40 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 4,158 | 31 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 4,127 | 74 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 4,053 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,303 | 699 | 26.84% |
| 1990 | 2,604 | -2,997 | -53.51% |