La Esperanza, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 347, La Esperanza's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

La Esperanza is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 347. It ranks as the 1402nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Esperanza is 22.5 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, La Esperanza has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Esperanza is $22,121. This is 72% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 98.6%. This is 615% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in La Esperanza, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 37.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in La Esperanza 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

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 36.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Esperanza, 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.