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Luling

Texas · 5,599 residents · 5.51 sq mi
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Luling has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,599
+10%since 2000
from 5,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Luling
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,245
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,431
+81%since 2000
from $12,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(2,031)
Black6.4%(359)
Hispanic / Latino53.4%(2,992)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score68.7%(3,848)
Diversity Score
69
−6%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luling, Texas?

Luling, Texas has about 5,599 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luling, Texas?

The typical household in Luling, Texas earns about $54,245 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 $112,100, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Luling, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 23.5% 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 938 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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