Siesta Shores, Texas

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Population in 2010: 1,382.
Population change since 2000: +55.3%
Males: 810  (58.7%)
Females: 572  (41.3%)
Median resident age:

21.6 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 78076.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $34,376 (it was $24,808 in 2000)
Siesta Shores:

$34,376
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,322 (it was $11,484 in 2000)

Siesta Shores CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $79,264 (it was $29,100 in 2000)
Siesta Shores:

$79,264
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,819; detached houses: $104,042; mobile homes: $191,441

Median gross rent in 2022: $612.

March 2022 cost of living index in Siesta Shores: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.0%
(46.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.1% for two or more races residents)

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 2,202 people per square mile   (low).

Siesta Shores, Texas map

251 residents are foreign born (15.0% Latin America).

This place:

15.1%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Siesta Shores CDP:

0.8% ($238)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Laredo, TX (48.4 miles , pop. 176,576).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (129.2 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (185.0 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Falcon Lake Estates, TX (1.0 miles ),
Falcon Mesa, TX (1.6 miles ),
Zapata, TX (1.9 miles ),
Medina, TX (2.1 miles ),
Las Palmas, TX (2.6 miles),
Morales-Sanchez, TX (3.1 miles),
Ramireno, TX (3.6 miles),
Lopeno, TX (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 26.86 N, Longitude: 99.25 W

Distribution of median household income in Siesta Shores, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Siesta Shores, TX in 2022

Siesta Shores satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Siesta Shores, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (14.6%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (28.9%)
  • Construction (24.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (17.4%)
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.8%)
Most common occupations in Siesta Shores, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (20.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (20.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (6.0%)
  • Bus drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.0%)
  • Cashiers (11.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)

Average climate in Siesta Shores, Texas

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Earthquake activity:

Siesta Shores-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 156.3 miles away from Siesta Shores center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 344.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 151.8 miles away from Siesta Shores center
On 4/25/2010 at 02:10:42, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 104.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 163.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Zapata County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Fires: 2, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Siesta Shores topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Siesta Shores:

  • FALCON LAKE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ZAPATA, TX)
  • ZAPATA NURSING CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; ZAPATA, TX)
  • MI PUEBLO HOME HEALTH CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; ZAPATA, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Siesta Shores:

  • Laredo Community College (about 48 miles; Laredo, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,743)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 51 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)
  • South Texas College (about 76 miles; McAllen, TX; FT enrollment: 19,701)
  • The University of Texas-Pan American (about 77 miles; Edinburg, TX; FT enrollment: 16,766)
  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 97 miles; Kingsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,295)
  • Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (about 108 miles; Harlingen, TX; FT enrollment: 3,700)
  • The University of Texas at Brownsville (about 129 miles; Brownsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,165)

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Average household size:
This place:

3.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Siesta Shores:

Marital status in Siesta Shores, TX
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 38.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Siesta Shores:

  • High school or higher: 55.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.9
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Siesta Shores, TX (based on Zapata County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,5005
Evangelical Protestant73410
Mainline Protestant601
Other-1
None9,724-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Zapata County:

1.48 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Zapata County:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Zapata County:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.8%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Siesta Shores:

52.1%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.3%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.2
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.6%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.8%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Siesta Shores:

32.2%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Siesta Shores:

57.8%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Siesta Shores:

78.0%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Siesta Shores, TX Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Siesta Shores:

  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KURV (710 AM; 10 kW; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KUBR (1210 AM; 10 kW; SAN JUAN, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRIO (910 AM; 5 kW; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • KVJY (840 AM; 5 kW; PHARR, TX; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MCALLEN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQXX (1700 AM; 10 kW; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Siesta Shores:

  • KBAW (93.5 FM; ZAPATA, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA CADENA RADIO LUZ INCORPORATED)
  • KQBO (103.1 FM; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX; Owner: SOUND INVESTMENTS UNLIMITED, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Siesta Shores, TX
  • 90.6%Electricity
  • 9.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Siesta Shores, TX
  • 73.3%Electricity
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Siesta Shores compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Siesta Shores on our top lists:

  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 500+"
  • #46 (78076) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting profit/loss from business in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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