La Vernia, TX Demographics

A map of La Vernia's Population by Race

La Vernia, Texas has an estimated population of 1,095, a slight increase from the 1,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 28.1% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Vernia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Vernia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Vernia, that probability was 45.8% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Vernia is ranked the 977th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Vernia was ranked the 956th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Vernia's White Population

714 residents of La Vernia, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Vernia is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. La Vernia ranks 614th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of La Vernia's population has decreased from 68.2% to 65.2%.

La Vernia is more White than neighboring Zuehl (63.6% White), Stockdale (46.6% White), and Floresville (24.7% White). La Vernia is less White than neighboring St. Hedwig (69.6% White), and New Berlin (76.3% White).

La Vernia's Black Population

26 residents of La Vernia, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Vernia is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. La Vernia ranks 1326th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's Black population has grown by an estimated 766.7%. Black residents' share of La Vernia's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.4%.

La Vernia is more Black than neighboring St. Hedwig (1.3% Black), New Berlin (2.2% Black), Zuehl (0% Black), and Floresville (1% Black). La Vernia is less Black than neighboring Stockdale (5.8% Black).

La Vernia's Asian Population

0 residents of La Vernia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Vernia is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. La Vernia ranks 607th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Vernia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

La Vernia is less Asian than neighboring St. Hedwig (1.7% Asian), and Floresville (2.9% Asian).

La Vernia's Hispanic Population

308 residents of La Vernia, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Vernia is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. La Vernia ranks 969th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of La Vernia's population has increased from 27.6% to 28.1%.

La Vernia is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Hedwig (19.5% Hispanic), and New Berlin (11.2% Hispanic). La Vernia is less Hispanic than neighboring Zuehl (36.4% Hispanic), Stockdale (46% Hispanic), and Floresville (71% Hispanic).

La Vernia's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of La Vernia, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Vernia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. La Vernia ranks 496th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Vernia's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.2%.

La Vernia is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Hedwig (0% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0% Native American/Other), Zuehl (0% Native American/Other), Stockdale (0.2% Native American/Other), and Floresville (0% Native American/Other).

La Vernia's Multiracial Population

23 residents of La Vernia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Vernia is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Vernia ranks 1177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vernia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of La Vernia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

La Vernia is more Multiracial than neighboring Zuehl (0% Multiracial), Stockdale (1.4% Multiracial), and Floresville (0.4% Multiracial). La Vernia is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Hedwig (7.9% Multiracial), and New Berlin (10.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.