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.
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 : | 14:49:18 (30th October 2024) |
Density : | 404 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 13.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Joya is located at 26°14'49"N 98°28'53"W (26.2470200, -98.4814100).
La Joya map
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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