Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Joya, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,763

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.9%4,568

White

4.1%195

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%142

High School Diploma

31.8%958

Some College (<1 yr)

5%151

Some College (1+ yr)

4.5%137

Associate's Degree

3.9%118

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%298

Master's Degree

7.4%223

HS or Higher

67.3%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,000

Median Renti

$884

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%779

Renter-Occupied

46.6%679

Total Units

1,817

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

19.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.4%81

$50K–$100K

34.4%268

$100K–$150K

22.7%177

$150K–$200K

18%140

$200K–$300K

11.4%89

$300K–$500K

3.1%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

234

$1,000–$1,250

186

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%53

2010–2019

17.9%325

2000–2009

19.5%354

1990–1999

22.4%407

1980–1989

14.1%256

1970–1979

12.9%235

1960–1969

8.5%154

1939 or earlier

1.8%33

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95%1,385

Other

2.3%34

Utility Gas

2%29

Wood

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,526

Mean Household Incomei

$70,547

Per Capita Incomei

$22,244

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

2,045

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%75

$10K–$15K

2.8%41

$15K–$20K

4%58

$20K–$25K

8%116

$25K–$30K

12.8%186

$30K–$35K

4.1%60

$35K–$40K

5.1%75

$40K–$45K

4.4%64

$45K–$50K

1.9%28

$50K–$60K

5.1%75

$60K–$75K

4%59

$75K–$100K

16.3%237

$100K–$125K

11.5%167

$125K–$150K

8.3%121

$150K–$200K

2%29

$200K+

4.6%67

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

127

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

199 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes86% occupied$423/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes86% occupied$405/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,526/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

83.5%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

12.4%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

83.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.6% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,19925.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,172

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,801

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

63.4%Insured

36.6%Uninsured