Laredo, Texas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
255,293
Population
$60,928
Median Income
$164,400
Home Value
29.3
Median Age

Demographics

Laredo has a population of 255,293 with a median age of 29.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Hispanic
95.5%
White
53.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population255,293
Median Age29.3
White53.4%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.5%
Hispanic or Latino95.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Laredo is $60,928, which is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $23,669. The poverty rate is 21.0%.

$60,928
Median Household Income
$23,669
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Laredo is 5.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Laredo, 69.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
69.7%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
Graduate+
6.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher21.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.1%

Housing

The median home value in Laredo is $164,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $968. The homeownership rate is 62.7%.

$164,400
Median Home Value
$968/mo
Median Rent
62.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$164,400
Median Monthly Rent$968
Homeownership Rate62.7%
Vacancy Rate7.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Laredo, Texas?
The population of Laredo, Texas is 255,293 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Laredo, Texas?
The median household income in Laredo, Texas is $60,928. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Laredo, Texas?
The median home value in Laredo, Texas is $164,400. The median monthly rent is $968.
What percentage of people in Laredo have a college degree?
In Laredo, Texas, 21.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 69.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Laredo, Texas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Laredo, Texas is 2.7x (median home value $164,400 vs. median income $60,928), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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