La Presa, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, La Presa, Texas had a total population of 163, the 1597th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 54.0%.
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (54.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
La Presa Quick Facts
How La Presa Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 227 | 163 | No clear change (-28.2%) |
How La Presa Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 0.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 100.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 14.4%
- HS Diploma: 52.2%
- Some College: 0.0%
- Associate's: 33.3%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
La Presa Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Webb County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | 257,619 | $63,915 | 20.9% | $193,500 |
| Rio Bravo | 4,491 | $45,864 | 32.8% | $77,400 |
| El Cenizo (Webb County) | 2,122 | $48,897 | 32.9% | $69,800 |
| Los Altos | 1,082 | $22,177 | 91.1% | N/A |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 511 | $78,346 | 8.6% | $159,800 |
| Ranchos Penitas West | 395 | $61,250 | 6.3% | $254,500 |
| Ranchitos East | 282 | N/A | 8.2% | N/A |
| Bruni | 278 | N/A | 11.2% | $137,500 |
| San Carlos II | 259 | $2,499 | 23.9% | $39,000 |
| Ranchitos Las Lomas | 192 | N/A | 26.6% | $227,900 |
Cities Similar to La Presa
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuney | 161 | N/A | N/A | 5.6% | 41.6% |
| San Juan (Starr County) | 161 | $16,694 | N/A | 16.9% | 67.1% |
| Tierra Grande | 161 | $46,250 | N/A | 10.5% | 11.8% |
| La Escondida | 167 | N/A | $103,000 | 0.0% | 64.7% |
| Tanquecitos South Acres | 167 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 163, La Presa'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 Presa is a small community located in Texas, within Webb County. The total population is 163. It ranks as the 1597th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in La Presa is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 44.8% of the population under 18, La Presa has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 54.0%. This is 292% 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 Presa, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in La Presa 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
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for La Presa, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of La Presa, Texas?
La Presa, Texas has a population of 163 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in La Presa, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for La Presa — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in La Presa, TX?
The poverty rate in La Presa is 54.0%. This means approximately 88 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of La Presa, Texas?
La Presa's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in La Presa, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for La Presa — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is La Presa, Texas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in La Presa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.