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Laguna Vista

Texas · 3,520 residents · 4.827 sq mi
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Laguna Vista has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,862 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,700. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,520
+112%since 2000
from 1,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+61%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9022K2K3K4K1990201020202024Laguna Vista
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,471
+43%since 2000
from $19,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+67%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(821)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino49.2%(816)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(1,049)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(1,716)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(1,680)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0.3%(10)
Diversity Score64.3%(2,264)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna Vista, Texas?

Laguna Vista, Texas has about 3,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laguna Vista, Texas?

The typical household in Laguna Vista, Texas earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laguna Vista, Texas expensive?

In Laguna Vista, Texas, the median home is worth about $191,700, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Laguna Vista, Texas?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna Vista, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna Vista, Texas?

About 19.9% of people in Laguna Vista, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna Vista, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna Vista, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,366 residents, a change of about 205 percent over that period.

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