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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Los Fresnos

Texas · 4,512 residents · 4.363 sq mi
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Los Fresnos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,793. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,800. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

4,512
+82%since 1990
from 2,473 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,034 / sq mi
+82%since 1990
from 567 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.2
+4%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Los Fresnos
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,793
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,507
+25%since 1990
from $7,634 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 37.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,068)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(1,842)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score72.4%(1,791)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(647)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino84.6%(3,818)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,426)
32
−56%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.7 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 Los Fresnos, Texas?

Los Fresnos, Texas has about 4,512 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Los Fresnos, Texas?

The typical household in Los Fresnos, Texas earns about $25,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Fresnos, Texas expensive?

In Los Fresnos, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Los Fresnos, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Los Fresnos, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Fresnos, Texas?

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

Has Los Fresnos, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Fresnos, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,039 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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