Chula Vista (Maverick County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chula Vista (Maverick County) is a small community located in Texas, within Maverick County. The total population is 4,746. It ranks as the 442nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chula Vista (Maverick County) is 31.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 34.6% of the population under 18, Chula Vista (Maverick County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chula Vista (Maverick County) is $39,271. This is 50% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $100,700. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Chula Vista (Maverick County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Chula Vista (Maverick County) was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 51.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chula Vista (Maverick County), Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.