La Feria, Texas facts for kids
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La Feria, Texas
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Location of La Feria, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2) |
| • Land | 4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,817 |
| • Density | 1,549.3/sq mi (597.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78559
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-40204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339313 |
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 (26.158253, –97.824973).
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.
In 2004, the city annexed the Arroyo Alto CDP, increasing the population of the city by roughly 300 people.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 236 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,594 | 575.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,644 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,952 | 79.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,047 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,642 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,495 | 32.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,360 | 24.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,115 | 40.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,302 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,817 | −6.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 828 | 12.15% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 0.13% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.06% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 0.31% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 14 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 20 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,920 | 86.84% |
| Total | 6,817 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,817 people, 2,470 households, and 1,548 families residing in the city.
The ancestry was 3.5% English, 2.3% German, 2.0% Irish, 0.8% Norwegian, 0.8% French, and 0.3% Italian.
The median age was 34.1 years old. 22.3% of the population were older than 65, with 10.1% between the ages of 65 to 74, 9.5% between the ages of 75 to 84, and 2.6% were 85 or older. 35.0% of the population were under 18, and 8.1% were under 5. The gender makeup was 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
55.8% of people spoke Spanish at home, and 44.2% spoke English at home. 15.1% of the population were foreign born, with 31.8% of those being US citizens, and 68.2% not being US citizens.
The median household income was $35,722, with families having $38,866, married couples having $60,046, and non-families had $33,317. 32.1% of the population were in poverty. The per capita income was $19,724.
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.
Notable people
- Raquel González, WWE wrestler and NXT Women's Champion
- Edward Nordman, fruit farmer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Emmy Ruiz, White House director of political strategy and outreach
- Billy Storms, Professional golfer competing in the PGA Senior Open three times.
See also
In Spanish: La Feria (Texas) para niños
