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) |
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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 located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 6,817 people lived there. The city is part of a larger area that includes other cities like Brownsville and Harlingen.
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Geography of La Feria
La Feria is in the western part of Cameron County. You can find it at these coordinates: 26.158253 degrees North and 97.824973 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 14.3 square kilometers (or 5.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), being water.
In 2004, La Feria grew bigger when it added a nearby area called Arroyo Alto. This added about 300 more people to the city's population.
People of La Feria
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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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Population Changes Over Time
The population of La Feria has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1920, only 236 people lived there. By 2010, the population had grown to 7,302 people. In 2020, the population was 6,817.
Who Lives in La Feria?
In 2020, there were 6,817 people living in La Feria. These people lived in about 2,470 households. Many of these households were families.
The average age of people in La Feria was about 34.1 years old.
- About 35% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were under 5 years old.
- About 22% of the population was 65 years old or older.
More than half of the people in La Feria, about 55.8%, speak Spanish at home. The rest, about 44.2%, speak English at home.
Education in La Feria
Students in La Feria go to schools run by the La Feria Independent School District. This school district helps make sure kids get a good education.
There are also special schools called magnet schools that students can apply to. These are part of the South Texas Independent School District. Magnet schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology.
Climate in La Feria
La Feria has a warm climate. Summers are usually hot and humid, meaning the air feels sticky and moist. Winters are generally mild, not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Famous People from La Feria
La Feria is home to some notable people:
- Raquel González is a professional wrestler for WWE. She has even been an NXT Women's Champion!
- Edward Nordman was a fruit farmer who also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like a state government meeting.
- Emmy Ruiz worked in the White House as a director, helping with political strategy.
- Billy Storms is a professional golfer who played in the PGA Senior Open three times.
See also
In Spanish: La Feria (Texas) para niños
