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La Puerta, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
582
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,842
ZIP codes
0
La Puerta and its ZIP codes
La Puerta at a glance
- La Puerta is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for La Puerta, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Puerta, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
27.4
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (573).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for La Puerta.
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,877
15,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $41,170 per person
How people get to work
La Puerta, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
La Puerta, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
152
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 45°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Puerta, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
42.2%
U.S. 11.1% +31.1 pts
Cities near La Puerta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| B and ECensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| El RefugioCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Amada AcresCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Garza-Salinas IICensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| CamargitoCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| El ChaparralCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| ChaparritoCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| La CasitaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Santa RosaCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Las LomasCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Olivia Lopez de GutierrezCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| El MesquiteCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0 |
| Manuel GarciaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Valle HermosoCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| GarciasvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Puerta, TX in?
- La Puerta is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of La Puerta, TX?
- About 582 people live in La Puerta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Puerta?
- Nearby places include B and E (0.7 mi), El Refugio (0.7 mi), Amada Acres (0.7 mi), Garza-Salinas II (0.7 mi), Camargito (0.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023