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La Coste, Texas
City hall building in LaCoste, Texas
City hall building in LaCoste, Texas
Location of La Coste, Texas
Location of La Coste, Texas
Medina County LaCoste.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Medina
Area
 • Total 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
 • Land 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
719 ft (219 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,077
 • Density 1,710/sq mi (656.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78039
Area code(s) 830
FIPS code 48-40108
GNIS feature ID 2411589

La Coste is a small city located in Medina County, Texas, in the United States. It is a part of the larger San Antonio area. In 2020, about 1,077 people lived there.

Where is La Coste Located?

La Coste is in the state of Texas. It is part of Medina County. The city is also considered part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is close to the big city of San Antonio.

Land Area of La Coste

According to the United States Census Bureau, La Coste covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

How Many People Live in La Coste?

The number of people living in La Coste has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 768
1980 862 12.2%
1990 1,021 18.4%
2000 1,255 22.9%
2010 1,119 −10.8%
2020 1,077 −3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

La Coste's Population in 2020

In the year 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,077 people living in La Coste. These people lived in 632 households, and 500 of those were families.

The population of La Coste is made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. A significant number also identify as White.

Education in La Coste

Students living in La Coste attend schools that are part of the Medina Valley Independent School District. This school district serves the city and surrounding areas.

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