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Luling

Texas · 5,411 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 $37,491. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,411
+7%since 2000
from 5,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+3%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Luling
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,491
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,468
+49%since 2000
from $12,373 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45%(2,288)
Black9.1%(464)
Hispanic / Latino44%(2,236)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(3,705)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(2,059)
Black7.9%(430)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(2,846)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other1.9%(101)
Diversity Score72.5%(3,921)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luling, Texas?

Luling, Texas has about 5,411 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luling, Texas?

The typical household in Luling, Texas earns about $37,491 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Luling, Texas?

About 11.2% 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 22.4% 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 750 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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