La Victoria, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 314, La Victoria'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 Victoria is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 1433rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Victoria is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, La Victoria has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Victoria is $123,295. This is 57% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 53% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in La Victoria, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $186,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, La Victoria 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 Victoria has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.7%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (86.3% vs 39.7%).

Education

77.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places La Victoria in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 129% higher 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 89.5%. Notably, 52.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Victoria, 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.