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LaCoste, TX
City in Medina County, Texas.
Population
1,365
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,164
ZIP codes
0
LaCoste and its ZIP codes
LaCoste at a glance
- LaCoste is about 19 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,929 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (64% below Texas).
Local data for LaCoste, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
LaCoste, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,929
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$101,000
Homeownership
85.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (877), German Americans (166), Norwegian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Medina County. PPP loans are for LaCoste.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,593
11,400 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$390M
FY 2026, $7,686 per person
How people get to work
LaCoste, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
LaCoste, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
357
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 42°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in LaCoste, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.5%
U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts
Cities near LaCoste
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastrovilleCity | 5.3 mi | 3.5 |
| LytleCity | 5.3 mi | 4.8 |
| MacdonaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.6 |
| NataliaCity | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Von OrmyCity | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SomersetCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Lackland AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| DevineCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| BigfootCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 23.9 |
| Leon ValleyCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| San AntonioCity | 18 mi | 498.9 |
| HelotesCity | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| MooreCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| HondoCity | 21 mi | 10 |
| Grey ForestCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is LaCoste, TX in?
- LaCoste is in Medina County, Texas.
- What is the population of LaCoste, TX?
- About 1,365 people live in LaCoste, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near LaCoste?
- Nearby places include Castroville (5.3 mi), Lytle (5.3 mi), Macdona (7.5 mi), Natalia (8.6 mi), Von Ormy (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023