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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laredo

Texas · 176,576 residents · 106.824 sq mi
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Laredo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,108. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,400. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

176,576
+44%since 1990
from 122,899 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,653 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 1,150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.9
+3%since 1990
from 26.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
109K150K191K232K273K1990201020202024Laredo
2024258K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,108
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,395 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,084
+59%since 1990
from $6,981 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.6%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 37.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.4
−13%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71%(87,260)
Black0.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino93.8%(115,338)
Asian0.3%(413)
Diversity Score76.2%(93,667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic5%(8,891)
Black0.2%(276)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(166,216)
Asian0.4%(773)
Diversity Score13.4%(23,639)
13
−82%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laredo, Texas?

Laredo, Texas has about 176,576 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laredo, Texas?

The typical household in Laredo, Texas earns about $29,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laredo, Texas expensive?

In Laredo, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Laredo, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Laredo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laredo, Texas?

About 29.6% of people in Laredo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laredo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Laredo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53,677 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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