Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Laredo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

257,619

Median Agei

29.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.1%244,911

White

3.4%8,876

Asian

0.5%1,339

Black

0.5%1,177

Other

0.2%614

Two or More

0.2%585

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%114

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%5,890

High School Diploma

18.3%27,028

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%7,774

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%21,405

Associate's Degree

7.6%11,208

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%22,858

Master's Degree

4.9%7,244

Professional Degree

1%1,535

Doctorate

0.5%774

HS or Higher

71.7%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,500

Median Renti

$1,030

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.1%50,020

Renter-Occupied

35.9%28,062

Total Units

84,111

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%2,557

$50K–$100K

12%6,021

$100K–$150K

15.6%7,797

$150K–$200K

19.9%9,960

$200K–$300K

28.6%14,304

$300K–$500K

14.5%7,262

$500K–$1M

3.7%1,847

$1M+

0.5%272

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,746

$500–$750

3,080

$750–$1,000

7,534

$1,000–$1,250

6,344

$1,250–$1,500

3,507

$1,500–$2,000

3,213

$2,000+

824

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%2,103

2010–2019

17.2%14,457

2000–2009

24.3%20,479

1990–1999

19.2%16,156

1980–1989

12.9%10,847

1970–1979

8.8%7,417

1960–1969

5.2%4,383

1950–1959

4.5%3,796

1940–1949

1.9%1,574

1939 or earlier

3.4%2,899

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.7%66,100

Utility Gas

12.7%9,945

Solar

1.1%849

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%529

No Fuel

0.6%456

Fuel Oil

0.1%110

Wood

0.1%80

Other

0%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,915

Mean Household Incomei

$81,654

Per Capita Incomei

$25,161

Poverty Ratei

20.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

118,145

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%4,518

$10K–$15K

5.1%4,005

$15K–$20K

4.9%3,805

$20K–$25K

4.5%3,527

$25K–$30K

4.4%3,447

$30K–$35K

4.2%3,282

$35K–$40K

4.2%3,252

$40K–$45K

3.8%2,991

$45K–$50K

4%3,096

$50K–$60K

6.2%4,835

$60K–$75K

10%7,776

$75K–$100K

14.7%11,478

$100K–$125K

9.3%7,289

$125K–$150K

6.5%5,074

$150K–$200K

7.1%5,553

$200K+

5.3%4,154

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,829

Residentsi

7,569

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing731 homes94% occupied$421/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers251 homes98% occupied$500/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8419 homes94% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,915/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

75.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

20%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $51K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99.3% of subsidized households are minority

12.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

64,74725.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

60,728

Guatemala

367

Philippines

349

China

140

Korea

Canada

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

110,463

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

111,647

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,118(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.7%Insured

27.3%Uninsured

Laredo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026