La Grulla, Texas
La Grulla: City in Starr County, Texas, United States
About
La Grulla is a city located in the county of Starr in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,622 and a population density of 668 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,682 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about La Grulla
| Population : | 1,682 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Starr County |
| Area : | 2.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:33:48 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 693 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Grulla is located at 26°16'10"N 98°38'50"W (26.2695100, -98.6472500).
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Demographics
The population of La Grulla increased by 3.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,622 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,639 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,646 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,653 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,669 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,679 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,686 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,692 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,693 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,701 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,682 | -1.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,568 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,408 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,583 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,376 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 48.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 66.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 19.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 335 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 37.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,727 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $669 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $852 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,121 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,858 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,579 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,064 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 47,200 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,437 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,982 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,519 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 547 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 649 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 378 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 927 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16,171.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.20 |
Schools in La Grulla
College & universities near La Grulla, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475662 | UCAS Univeristy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya | La Joya (TX) | 78560-4018 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Grulla, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near La Grulla
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grulla Post Office | Grulla (TX) | 78548 |
Other cities in Starr County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Starr County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City | 14,511 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States |
| Roma | 11,476 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America |
| Escobares | 2,650 | City in Starr County, Texas, United States |
| La Puerta | 632 | Census designated place |
| Garceno | 420 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
La Grulla distances to largest Texas cities
