Laredo, TX

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2019 Population

264,069

1.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

29.2

0.341% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

26.7%

8.39% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,468

21% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$148,100

18.7% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

112,614

7.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Laredo, TX had a population of 264k people with a median age of 29.2 and a median household income of $57,468. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Laredo, TX grew from 259,512 to 264,069, a 1.76% increase and its median household income grew from $47,478 to $57,468, a 21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laredo, TX are White (Hispanic) (90.8%), Other (Hispanic) (3.58%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.614%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.515%). 0% of the households in Laredo, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

83.3% of the residents in Laredo, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laredo, TX are Laredo College (1,783 degrees awarded in 2020), Texas A & M International University (1,679 degrees), and Laredo Beauty College Inc (69 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Laredo, TX was $148,100, and the homeownership rate was 60%. Most people in Laredo, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Laredo, TX was 2 cars per household.

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United States Texas Webb County, TX Laredo, TX

Diversity

Laredo, TX is home to a population of 264k people, from which 83.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 25.4% of Laredo, TX residents were born outside of the country (67.1k people).

In 2014, there were 25.4 times more White (Hispanic) residents (230k people) in Laredo, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.09k Other (Hispanic) and 9.05k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laredo, TX

White (Hispanic)
230k ± 3.81k
Other (Hispanic)
9.09k ± 2.43k
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.05k ± 675

95.2%

Hispanic Population

242k people

95.2% of the people in Laredo, TX are hispanic (242k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laredo, TX as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

25.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

67.1k people

26%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

67.6k people

As of 2019, 25.4% of Laredo, TX residents (67.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laredo, TX was 26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Laredo, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Laredo, TX was 29.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 22, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Laredo, TX are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Laredo, TX residents was 29.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,429,667 ± 36,631 people
India
295,205 ± 13,271 people
El Salvador
240,462 ± 11,989 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,429,667 Texas residents, followed by India with 295,205 and El Salvador with 240,462.

Citizenship

83.3%

2019 Citizenship

83.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 83.3% of Laredo, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Laredo, TX was 83.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laredo, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Laredo, TX is $57,468. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Laredo, TX was Census Tract 17.22 with a value of $126,667, followed by Census Tract 17.14 and Census Tract 17.21, with respective values of $104,917 and $95,089.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,216. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Laredo, TX employs 113k people. The largest industries in Laredo, TX are Retail Trade (16,195 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,439 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,679 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($54,980), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,875), and Utilities ($51,494).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,468

2019 value

± $4,890

21%

1 Year Growth

± 9.47%

Households in Laredo, TX have a median annual income of $57,468, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,478 in 2018, which represents a 21% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Laredo, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

$68,763

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $711

$50,216

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $564

In 2019, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Alaska Native
$71,002 ± $51,672
Asian
$70,200 ± $2,161
White
$55,818 ± $520

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Alaska Native. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laredo, TX is from Texas.

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

0.479

2018 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2019, the income inequality in Texas was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 17.22
Census Tract 17.14
Census Tract 17.21

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laredo, TX was Census Tract 17.22 with a value of $126,667, followed by Census Tract 17.14 and Census Tract 17.21, with respective values of $104,917 and $95,089.

The following map shows all of the places in Laredo, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laredo, TX (68.3k out of 256k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
66,724 ± 1,806
White
65,993 ± 1,821
Other
1,287 ± 204

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laredo, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

113k

2019 Value

± 6,676

7.48%

1 Year growth

± 7.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laredo, TX grew at a rate of 7.48%, from 105k employees to 113k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laredo, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,596 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,143 people), and Management Occupations (8,920 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laredo, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Laredo, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,596 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,143 people), and Management Occupations (8,920 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laredo, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.47 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.77 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.58 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Laredo, TX, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($91,904), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($91,187), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,613).

Industries

Employment by Industries

113k

2019 Value

± 6,676

7.48%

1 Year growth

± 7.45%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Laredo, TX grew at a rate of 7.48%, from 105k employees to 113k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laredo, TX, are Retail Trade (16,195 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,439 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,679 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laredo, TX, though some of these residents may live in Laredo, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Laredo, TX, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (16,195 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,439 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (13,679 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Laredo, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (7.56 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.5 times), and Public Administration (1.62 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Laredo, TX, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($54,980), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,875), and Utilities ($51,494).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Laredo, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
96.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Borden County, TX
95.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
95% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Laredo, TX awarded 3,579 degrees. The student population of Laredo, TX is skewed towards women, with 6,972 male students and 10,995 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laredo, TX are Hispanic or Latino (3,419 and 96.9%), followed by White (71 and 2.01%), Unknown (14 and 0.397%), and Asian (9 and 0.255%).

The largest universities in Laredo, TX by number of degrees awarded are Laredo College (1,783 and 49.8%), Texas A & M International University (1,679 and 46.9%), and Laredo Beauty College Inc (69 and 1.93%).

The most popular majors in Laredo, TX are General Studies (738 and 20.6%), General Business Administration & Management (268 and 7.49%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (221 and 6.17%).

The median tuition cost in Laredo, TX for a public four year colleges is $3,109 for in-state students and $8,641 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
162 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
190 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
166 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laredo, TX was General Business Administration & Management with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laredo, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laredo College
1,783 degrees awarded
Texas A & M International University
1,679 degrees awarded
Laredo Beauty College Inc
69 degrees awarded

$3,109

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Laredo, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laredo College with 1,783 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,474

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,105

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,474 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laredo, TX, which is 0.7 times less than the 2,105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Laredo, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
3,419 degrees awarded
White
71 degrees awarded
Unknown
14 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Laredo, TX was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,419 degrees mean that there were 48.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 71 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laredo, TX was $148,100 in 2019, which is 0.616 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $124,800 to $148,100, a 18.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Laredo, TX is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Laredo, TX have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laredo, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$148,100

2019 Median

± $6,948

$124,800

2018 Median

± $8,114

In 2019, the median property value in Laredo, TX grew to to $148,100 from the previous year's value of $124,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Laredo, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laredo, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,468

Median Household Income

± $4,890

73.1k

Number of Households

± 4,962

In 2019, the median household income of the 73.1k households in Laredo, TX grew to $57,468 from the previous year's value of $47,478.

The following chart displays the households in Laredo, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Laredo, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laredo, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

60%

2019 Homeownership

59.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60% of the housing units in Laredo, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Laredo, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laredo, TX have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in Laredo, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laredo, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (3.28%)

In 2019, 81% of workers in Laredo, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (3.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laredo, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laredo, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

71.4% of the population of Laredo, TX has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 5.57% on Medicare, 8.02% on non-group plans, and 0.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Webb County, TX see 3208 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.89% increase from the previous year (3088 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3255 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2943 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Webb County, TX.

3,208 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Webb County, TX

Primary care physicians in Webb County, TX see an average of 3,208 patients per year. This represents a 3.89% increase from the previous year (3,088 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Webb County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

28.6%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

5.57%

Medicare

8.02%

Non-Group

0.82%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laredo, TX declined by 1.69% from 29.1% to 28.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laredo, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.