La Feria, Texas

"La Feria" redirects here. For the Mexican amusement park known as "La Feria", see La Feria Chapultepec Mágico.

La Feria, Texas
City
Motto: 
As Always
Location of La Feria, Texas
Location of La Feria, Texas
Cameron County
Cameron County
Coordinates: 26°9′30″N 97°49′30″W / 26.15833°N 97.82500°W / 26.15833; -97.82500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCameron
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2)
 • Land4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2)
 • Water0.089 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,817
 • Density1,581/sq mi (610.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78559
Area code956
FIPS code48-40204[2]
GNIS feature ID1339313[3]
Websitewww.cityoflaferia.com

La Feria is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its population was 6,817 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville, the Matamoros–Brownsville, and the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan areas.

Geography

La Feria is located in western Cameron County at 26°9′30″N 97°49′30″W / 26.15833°N 97.82500°W / 26.15833; -97.82500 (26.158253, –97.824973).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 1.69%, is covered by water.[5]

In 2004, the city annexed the Arroyo Alto CDP, increasing the population of the city by roughly 300 people.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920236—
19301,594575.4%
19401,6443.1%
19502,95279.6%
19603,0473.2%
19702,642−13.3%
19803,49532.3%
19904,36024.7%
20006,11540.3%
20107,30219.4%
20206,817−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1850–1900[8] 1910[9]
1920[10] 1930[11] 1940[12]
1950[13] 1960[14] 1970[15]
1980[16] 1990[17] 2000[18]
2010[19]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, La Feria had a population of 6,817, a median age of 39.9 years, 24.7% of residents under the age of 18, 20.1% aged 65 or older, 91.0 males for every 100 females overall, and 87.1 males for every 100 females age 18 and over.[20]

91.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 8.6% lived in rural areas.[21]

There were 2,415 households in La Feria, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.8% were married-couple households, 16.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20]

There were 3,063 housing units, of which 21.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.8%.[20]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[22]
Race Number Percent
White 2,842 41.7%
Black or African American 21 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 46 0.7%
Asian 26 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.0%
Some other race 1,179 17.3%
Two or more races 2,701 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 5,920 86.8%

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, 6,115 people, 2,021 households, and 1,620 families were residing in the city. The population density was 3,075.1 people/sq mi (1,186.4/km2). The 2,895 housing units averaged 1,455.8/sq mi (561.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.91% White, 0.26% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 20.76% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 77.45% of the population.

Of the 2,021 households, 35.3% had children under 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were not families. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.03, and the average family size was 3.44.

In the city, the age distribution was 30.6% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,660, and for a family was $28,832. Males had a median income of $22,933 versus $15,497 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,064. About 21.9% of families and 29.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the La Feria Post Office.[23]

Education

La Feria is served by the La Feria Independent School District. In addition, residents may apply to magnet schools in the South Texas Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, La Feria has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[24]

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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  20. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  21. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  22. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  23. ^ "Post Office Location - LA FERIA Archived 2010-10-03 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.
  24. ^ Climate Summary for La Feria, Texas
  25. ^ 'Edward Nordman, Ex-Assemblyman, Dies at 75,' Wisconsin State Journal, January 22, 1939, pg. 24
  26. ^ "Billy Storms - Tournament Results | S. Texas PGA". stpga.bluegolf.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
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