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La Feria, Texas

Coordinates: 26°9′30″N 97°49′30″W / 26.15833°N 97.82500°W / 26.15833; -97.82500
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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
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 • Total
4.40 sq mi (11.40 km2)
 • Land4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,817
 • Density1,500/sq mi (600/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

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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

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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

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La Feria racial composition[20]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
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.[23]

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.[23][24]

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.[23]

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.[23][24]

2000 census

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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 istribution 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

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The United States Postal Service operates the La Feria Post Office.[25]

Education

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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

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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.[26]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): La Feria city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  6. ^ US Census change list Archived 2006-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  21. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  22. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  23. ^ a b c d "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  24. ^ a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: La Feria city, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  25. ^ "Post Office Location - LA FERIA Archived 2010-10-03 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.
  26. ^ Climate Summary for La Feria, Texas
  27. ^ 'Edward Nordman, Ex-Assemblyman, Dies at 75,' Wisconsin State Journal, January 22, 1939, pg. 24
  28. ^ "Billy Storms - Tournament Results | S. Texas PGA". stpga.bluegolf.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  29. ^ "Who We Are | Safe Harbor Fellowship". covenantbaptistcc.com. March 21, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[21][22]
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