Census-designated place · Texas
La Homa, Texas
La Homa, census-designated place, in Hidalgo County, Texas. La Homa had 11,285 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,582). GEOID 4840342.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,285
±1,582 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,267
Median household income
$36,895
±$9,226 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$109,200
±$16,486 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$740
±$127 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is La Homa and what county is it in?
La Homa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 6.3 square miles of land, 1,785 residents per square mile in 2020.
La Homa is in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in La Homa, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts La Homa's population at 11,285 (±1,582). The 2020 Census counted 11,267 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; La Homa is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | La Homa | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,285 ±1,582 | 891,977 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,004 ±383 | 270,210 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.75 ±0.34 | 3.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,253 ±393 | 308,556 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in La Homa?
The median resident of La Homa is 27.3 years old; 34.7% are under 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.1%. 34.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | La Homa | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.3 ±2.7 | 30.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 34.7% ±3.9 pts | 31.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.3% ±2.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±3.1 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.4% ±1.0 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 34.8% ±4.3 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 93.5% ±2.8 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±4.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 35.9% ±5.0 pts | 28.2% | −7.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 51.7% ±5.9 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.7 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±4.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in La Homa earn?
Half of La Homa's 3,004 households earn less than $36,895 a year (±$9,226), against $54,338 in Hidalgo County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $38,844 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | La Homa | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,895 ±$9,226 | $54,338 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,742 ±$8,256 | $74,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $14,820 ±$2,091 | $23,117 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.4% ±9.2 pts | 26.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.6% ±12.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 39.5% ±8.7 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% ±5.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5% ±5.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in La Homa?
Owners occupy 78.7% of La Homa's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 by its owner (±$16,486). The median renter pays $740 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | La Homa | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,200 ±$16,486 | $140,900 | +$26,867 |
| Median gross rent | $740 ±$127 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8% ±26.8 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,256 ±$521 | $1,486 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7% ±7.1 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.3% ±7.1 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,253 ±393 | 308,556 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9% ±5.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.7% ±6.8 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.0% ±6.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.3% ±5.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±5.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in La Homa work and get to work?
82.4% of La Homa's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.8%.
| Measure | La Homa | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9% ±5.1 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.8% ±5.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4% ±7.4 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±6.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±3.7 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in La Homa?
2 census tracts lie mostly in La Homa, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 241.07Hidalgo County | 4,534 | $33,472 |
| Tract 241.25Hidalgo County | 2,984 | $50,208 |
| Tract 241.26Hidalgo County | 5,112 | $44,182 |
| Tract 241.19Hidalgo County | 5,564 | $47,034 |
| Tract 241.18Hidalgo County | 3,614 | $46,569 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in La Homa) · Census block assignment files
How does La Homa compare with other places in Texas?
La Homa ranks 894th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 247th | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 233rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 894th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 956th | 978 |
| Median home value | 777th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 773rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 851st | 877 |
| Median age | 929th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 304th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 592nd | 976 |
La Homa's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for La Homa?
17 of the 57 figures for La Homa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for La Homa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.