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Laughlin AFB

Texas · 1,569 residents · 6.373 sq mi
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Laughlin AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,417. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 656 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,090 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,569
−29%since 2000
from 2,225 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.8
−2%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Laughlin AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,906
+65%since 2000
from $15,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food17%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,090
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
99.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,581)
Black10.6%(236)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(274)
Asian2.7%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(1,199)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,178)
Black7.1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino11%(172)
Asian2.5%(40)
Other1.4%(23)
Diversity Score48%(753)
Diversity Score
48
−11%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.3 min
−28%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.5%
−61.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
32.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laughlin AFB, Texas?

Laughlin AFB, Texas has about 1,569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laughlin AFB, Texas?

The typical household in Laughlin AFB, Texas earns about $47,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laughlin AFB, Texas expensive?

In Laughlin AFB, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Laughlin AFB, Texas?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Laughlin AFB, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laughlin AFB, Texas?

About 2.7% of people in Laughlin AFB, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laughlin AFB, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Laughlin AFB, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,035 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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