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Laguna Heights

Texas · 357 residents · 0.161 sq mi
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Population has fallen 82% since 2000, a loss of 1,633 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,200. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−82%since 2000
from 1,990 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,217 / sq mi
−82%since 2000
from 12,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.9
+135%since 2000
from 25.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
449832K3K4K1990201020202024Laguna Heights
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,964
+83%since 2000
from $6,538 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.647
+86%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(127)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino93.3%(1,857)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino99.2%(354)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
Diversity Score
2
−86%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
51.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
15.9%
−54.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.9%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2013
from 55.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
23.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
99.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Heights, Texas?

Laguna Heights, Texas has about 357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Laguna Heights, Texas expensive?

In Laguna Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $77,200.

How educated are people in Laguna Heights, Texas?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Heights, Texas?

About 35.5% of people in Laguna Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Heights, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Heights, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,314 residents, a change of about -79 percent over that period.

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