La Tina Ranch, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 405, La Tina Ranch'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 Tina Ranch is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 405. It ranks as the 1339th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Tina Ranch is 40.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Tina Ranch is $39,178. 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 37.8%. This is 174% 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 Tina Ranch, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $107,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, La Tina Ranch is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

La Tina Ranch has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (96.0% vs 39.7%).

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 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Tina Ranch, 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.