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La Esperanza

County:
Starr County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.028
State:
Texas

La Esperanza is a CDP located in Starr County, Texas. La Esperanza has a 2026 population of 441. La Esperanza is currently growing at a rate of 3.28% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in La Esperanza is $22,121 with a poverty rate of 98.56%. The median age in La Esperanza is 22.5 years: 22.6 years for males, and 17.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.2 males.

441
Total Population
15,558
Density (mi²)
14 3.28%
Growth

La Esperanza Population

La Esperanza Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026441143.28%
2025427133.14%

Median Age

Overall: 22.5 years
Female: 17.8 years
Male: 22.6 years

La Esperanza Adults

There are 239 adults, (22 of whom are seniors) in La Esperanza.

Sex Ratio

Female: 159 (45.8%)
Male: 188 (54.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Esperanza includes 36.89% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races21963.11%
White12836.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races21963.11%
White12836.89%

La Esperanza Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Esperanza 's average per capita income is $13,260. Household income levels show a median of $22,121. The poverty rate stands at 98.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$22,121$24,363
Families$22,121$23,884
Married Families--
Non Families--

$13,260

Average Income

$22,121

Median Household Income

98.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)