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La Joya

County:
Hidalgo County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.205
State:
Texas

La Joya is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas. La Joya has a 2026 population of 5,444. La Joya is currently growing at a rate of 2.99% annually and its population has increased by 21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,499 in 2020.

The median household income in La Joya is $53,526 with a poverty rate of 21.69%. The median age in La Joya is 32.2 years: 32.8 years for males, and 31.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 77.7 males.

5.4K
Total Population
1,295
Density (mi²)
158 2.99%
Growth

La Joya Population

La Joya Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,4441582.99%
20255,2861573.06%
20245,1292344.78%
20234,8952184.66%
20224,6771002.18%
20214,577781.73%
20204,499541.21%
20194,364180.41%
20184,346501.16%
20174,29650.12%
20164,29170.16%
20154,284511.2%
20144,233350.83%
20134,198400.96%
20124,158310.75%
20114,127741.83%
20104,053190.47%
20003,30369926.84%
19902,604-3,312-55.98%

Median Age

Overall: 32.2 years
Female: 31.8 years
Male: 32.8 years

La Joya Adults

There are 3,511 adults, (504 of whom are seniors) in La Joya.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,681 (56.3%)
Male: 2,082 (43.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Joya includes 16.86% White, 9.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,49073.27%
White80316.86%
Other race4579.59%
Native American130.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,49073.27%
White60812.77%
Other race4579.59%
Native American130.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1954.09%

La Joya Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Joya 's average per capita income is $46,058. Household income levels show a median of $53,526. The poverty rate stands at 21.69%.

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
Married Families$89,837-
Families$70,718$78,367
Households$53,526$70,547
Non Families$26,396$35,815

$46,058

Average Income

$53,526

Median Household Income

21.69%

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)