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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Luling

Texas · 5,080 residents · 5.51 sq mi
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Luling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,923. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

5,080
+9%since 1990
from 4,661 in 1990
1990 – 2025
922 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 846 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Luling
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,923
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,567 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,373
+48%since 1990
from $8,380 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−18.0 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.7
−22%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(3,198)
Black11.9%(554)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(1,661)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,768)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(2,288)
Black9.1%(464)
Hispanic / Latino44%(2,236)
Asian0.4%(21)
Diversity Score72.9%(3,705)
73
−10%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 20.7 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 Luling, Texas?

Luling, Texas has about 5,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Luling, Texas?

The typical household in Luling, Texas earns about $26,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luling, Texas expensive?

In Luling, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Luling, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Luling, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luling, Texas?

About 19.4% of people in Luling, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luling, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Luling, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 419 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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