La Joya, Texas

La Joya: City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

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La Joya is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,985 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,581 inhabitants.

The city was created 59 years ago in 1964.

La Joya locator map
Location of La Joya on Texas map.

Quick Facts about La Joya

Population : 4,581 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Hidalgo County
Postal code : 78560
Phone Area Codes : 956
Area : 11.35 km2
Altitude : 174 feet / 53 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1965 (59 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 17:51:54 (28th March 2024)
Density : 404 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.01% (2010-2020)
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Geography

La Joya is located at 26°14'49"N 98°28'53"W (26.2470200, -98.4814100).

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Demographics

The population of La Joya increased by 13.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,985 - census
2011 4,077 2.26% estimation process
2012 4,105 0.68% estimation process
2013 4,146 0.99% estimation process
2014 4,179 0.79% estimation process
2015 4,228 1.16% estimation process
2016 4,233 0.12% estimation process
2017 4,231 -0.05% estimation process
2018 4,279 1.12% estimation process
2019 4,293 0.33% estimation process
2020 4,581 6.29% estimation process

La Joya zip code is 78560. County name: Hidalgo, County fips: 48215

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People born in La Joya (3)

People born in La Joya, including accused of murder Mayra Rosales, Canadian-football placekicker and punter Sergio Castillo, gridiron football placekicker and punter Sergio Castillo, .

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Schools in La Joya

College & universities near La Joya, TX

Code Name City ZIP
475662 UCAS Univeristy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-La Joya La Joya (TX) 78560-4018

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near La Joya, TX

Code Name Address Type
MEN McAllen, Texas 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business BUS
HGN Harlingen, Texas 215 E. Monroe Ave. BUS
BSV Brownsville, Texas 1134 E. St. Charles Street BUS

Post offices near La Joya

Post Office Name City ZIP
La Joya Post Office La Joya (TX) 78560

Other cities in Hidalgo County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
McAllen 143,751 The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Edinburg 102,374 The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Mission 84,496 A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Pharr 79,513 The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Weslaco 43,273 The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
San Juan 37,034 In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.
Alamo 20,556 Town in southern Texas, United States
Alton 18,785 City in Texas
Mercedes 16,598 City in Texas, USA
Donna 16,316 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Hidalgo 14,305 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
La Homa 11,985 Census designated place
Elsa 7,120 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Mila Doce 6,222 Census designated place
Progreso 5,979 City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Palmview 5,839 City in Texas

Distance to Other Cities

La Joya distances to largest Texas cities