La Esperanza, TX

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2023 Population

401

57.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

23.1

2.12% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

93%

6.98% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$22,270

18.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, La Esperanza, TX had a population of 401 people with a median age of 23.1 and a median household income of $22,270. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of La Esperanza, TX grew from 255 to 401, a 57.3% increase and its median household income grew from $18,833 to $22,270, a 18.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Esperanza, TX are Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (56.9%), White (Hispanic) (43.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in La Esperanza, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

73.8% of the residents in La Esperanza, TX are U.S. citizens.

United States Texas Starr County, TX Rio Grande City, TX South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX

Population & Diversity

La Esperanza, TX is home to a population of 401 people, from which 73.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.7% of La Esperanza, TX residents were born outside of the country (115 people).

In 2023, there were 1.32 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (228 people) in La Esperanza, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 173 White (Hispanic) and 0 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

73.8%

2023 Citizenship

63.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 73.8% of La Esperanza, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in La Esperanza, TX was 63.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in La Esperanza, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Esperanza, TX

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
228 ± 215
White (Hispanic)
173 ± 187
White (Non-Hispanic)
0 ± 15

100%

Hispanic Population

401 people

100% of the people in La Esperanza, TX are hispanic (401 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in La Esperanza, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
India
325,248 ± 13,925 people
El Salvador
221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

Foreign-Born Population

28.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

115 people

41.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

105 people

As of 2023, 28.7% of La Esperanza, TX residents (115 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Esperanza, TX was 41.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in La Esperanza, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 26
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 21
Vietnam
0 ± 26

La Esperanza, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of La Esperanza, TX employs 95 people. In 2023, the largest industries in La Esperanza, TX were Wholesale Trade (39 people), Construction (32 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (24 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A), Health Care & Social Assistance ($N/A), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 133

5.56%

1 Year growth

± 203%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in La Esperanza, TX grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 90 employees to 95 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Esperanza, TX, are Material Moving Occupations (39 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (32 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Esperanza, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 133

5.56%

1 Year growth

± 203%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in La Esperanza, TX grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 90 employees to 95 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Esperanza, TX, are Wholesale Trade (39 people), Construction (32 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (24 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Esperanza, TX, though some of these residents may live in La Esperanza, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$13,469

Median earning men ± $1,344

$N/A

Median earning women ± $N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New, North, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode, South, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 433 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for La Esperanza, TX. Showing the available data for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.556%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from the United States

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Senator from N/AN/A

N/AN/A
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are the senators currently representing the United States.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New, North, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode, South, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New, North, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode, South, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2023, 1.71% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.64% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (5.75M), Some college (4.93M), and Bachelors Degree (4.37M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in La Esperanza, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$22,270

Median Household Income

± $7,396

Number of Households

± 81

In 2023, the median household income of the 69 households in La Esperanza, TX grew to $22,270 from the previous year's value of $18,833.

The following chart displays the households in La Esperanza, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Esperanza, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (88.4%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 88.4% of workers in La Esperanza, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Esperanza, TX have a shorter commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in La Esperanza, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Esperanza, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Esperanza, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Esperanza, TX have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Esperanza, TX (373 out of 401 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Esperanza, TX is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

36.4% of the population of La Esperanza, TX has health coverage, with 5.49% on employee plans, 28.4% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 2.49% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 638 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.4% were men and 46.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.7% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.48% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.4% were men and 46.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

63.6%

Uninsured

5.49%

Employer Coverage

28.4%

Medicaid

Medicare

2.49%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Esperanza, TX declined by 17.7% from 77.3% to 63.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Esperanza, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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