La Vernia, Texas
La Vernia: City in Wilson County, Texas, United States
About
La Vernia is a city located in the county of Wilson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,034 and a population density of 167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,449 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about La Vernia
| Population : | 1,449 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Wilson County |
| Postal code : | 78121 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 830 |
| Area : | 6.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 489 feet / 149 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:51:56 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 234 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 28.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Vernia is located at 29°21'23"N 98°6'56"W (29.3563500, -98.1155600).
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Demographics
The population of La Vernia increased by 28.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,034 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,095 | 5.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,107 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,153 | 3.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,190 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,237 | 3.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,379 | 10.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,398 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,417 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,428 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,449 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 209,674 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 214,415 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 215,896 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 214,437 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 90.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 13,240 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 100,864 |
La Vernia zip code is 78121.
County name: Wilson, County
fips: 48493
La Vernia, Live Oak Grove, Post Oak
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 100,864 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,365 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $570 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $792 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 172 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 87,161 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 411,659 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,805,524 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,186,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,856 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,821 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,899 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 5,196 |
| 2019 total employment : | 91,930 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 3,781,633 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | Z |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 12,392 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 16,099 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,777 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,533 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,154 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,386 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,535 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,620 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 467.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 459.08 |
People born in La Vernia (2)
People born in La Vernia, including Jane Y. McCallum, basketball player Kevin Kotzur, .
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Schools in La Vernia
College & universities near La Vernia, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228981 | Texas Lutheran University | Seguin (TX) | 78155-5999 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Vernia, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS | San Antonio Station | 350 Hoefgen Street | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near La Vernia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Vernia Post Office | La Vernia (TX) | 78121 |
Other cities in Wilson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Floresville | 8,144 | City in Texas, United States |
| Poth | 2,332 | Town of the United States |
| Stockdale | 1,672 | City in Wilson County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
La Vernia distances to largest Texas cities
