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Laureles

Texas · 3,692 residents · 4.8 sq mi
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Laureles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,000. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,692
+12%since 2000
from 3,285 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
769 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.2
+17%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K2000201020202024Laureles
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,736
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,172 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,805
+103%since 2000
from $5,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−56.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.1%(3,221)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(107)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino96.5%(3,563)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(268)
Diversity Score
7
+70%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laureles, Texas?

Laureles, Texas has about 3,692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laureles, Texas?

The typical household in Laureles, Texas earns about $36,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laureles, Texas expensive?

In Laureles, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Laureles, Texas?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Laureles, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laureles, Texas?

About 34.2% of people in Laureles, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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