Population 13,209 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in La Vernia
Household size in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in La Vernia are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.87, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in La Vernia are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the San Antonio area as a whole, where the median age is 36.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.7, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in La Vernia: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 39 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in La Vernia
Renters in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
La Vernia is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.8% of homes in La Vernia are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. La Vernia has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in La Vernia is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $891 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $981 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,371 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$477 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in La Vernia costs $1,371 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $477 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in La Vernia
Bachelor's degrees in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in La Vernia (30.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in La Vernia have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the San Antonio area overall (88.1%). The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in La Vernia
| Period | La Vernia | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in La Vernia has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
La Vernia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vernia | 2.92 | 40.0 | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.8% | 2002 | $1,371 | 30.8% | 89.9% | 2.3% |
| Sutherland Springs | 3.24 | 38.2 | 25.6% | 19.1% | 8.2% | 1999 | $765 | 21.6% | 93.2% | 5.2% |
| Adkins | 2.88 | 44.1 | 8.0% | 13.6% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,188 | 26.3% | 85.1% | 3.9% |
| St. Hedwig | 2.89 | 34.8 | 14.3% | 17.3% | 5.3% | 2014 | $2,088 | 38.5% | 94.7% | 2.2% |
| New Berlin | 2.45 | 48.4 | 6.9% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 1998 | $1,555 | 28.1% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| Stockdale | 2.98 | 39.8 | 15.4% | 22.9% | 12.0% | 1994 | $976 | 18.0% | 85.8% | 3.4% |
| Saspamco | 3.31 | 38.6 | 16.1% | 13.6% | 10.1% | 1997 | $1,224 | 24.0% | 85.6% | 5.4% |
| Zuehl | 2.87 | 38.5 | 7.2% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 2006 | $2,180 | 31.0% | 91.6% | 7.1% |
| Nockenut | 2.65 | 36.6 | 20.2% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,125 | 16.0% | 80.8% | 2.3% |
| China Grove | 2.51 | 52.7 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 10.1% | 1989 | $1,654 | 30.7% | 91.7% | 5.1% |
| Pandora | 2.77 | 37.6 | 18.8% | 8.4% | 8.5% | 1998 | $1,002 | 26.9% | 81.2% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up La Vernia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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