Laredo is a city located in Webb County Texas. Laredo has a 2024 population of 258,306. It is also the county seat of Webb County. Laredo is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 255,489 in 2020.
The average household income in Laredo is $79,486 with a poverty rate of 20.96%. The median age in Laredo is 29.3 years: 28.5 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
Laredo is a city located in the state of Texas. It is located in Webb County, where it serves as the county seat. It was founded in 1755 by Tomas Sanchez. Laredo is situated along the north bank of the Rio Grande and lies along the United States-Mexico border. The city has been named as one of the safest cities for motorists in the nation. Laredo is the largest inland port in the US, which contributes significantly to the city’s economy.
Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Laredo has seen continued growth in its population, reaching over 100,000 between 1990 and 2000. This number had nearly doubled by 2010. Current estimates show that the population has risen by almost 9% since the last census. While this is still significant growth, it is far less than the increase recorded in the past, indicating that while growth will continue, it will be at a less rapid rate.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laredo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,450 | 53.45% |
| Two or more races | 100,715 | 39.45% |
| Other race | 14,699 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 1,394 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,298 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 737 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74,380 | 3.39 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 38,319 | 4.02 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 16,331 | 3.88 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 14,700 | 1.17 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 5,030 | 3.54 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21,622 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 11,531 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,536 | 14.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,722 | 6.07% |
| High School Graduate | 31,140 | 21.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21,884 | 15.23% |
| Some College | 27,288 | 18.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 135,748 | 93,359 | 27,254 |
| 2+ Races | 57,567 | 39,284 | 10,819 |
| Other Race | 8,770 | 5,710 | 1,576 |
| White | 5,816 | 5,044 | 1,985 |
| Asian | 936 | 853 | 557 |
| Black | 748 | 684 | 344 |
| Native American | 499 | 408 | 178 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,612 | $67,227 | $50,397 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,063 | $87,632 | $64,916 |
| High School Graduate | $32,270 | $39,376 | $25,615 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,201 | $32,314 | $17,268 |
| Overall | $36,473 | $45,623 | $27,256 |
| Some College | $37,686 | $49,574 | $27,289 |
$36,473
Average Earnings
$45,623
Average Male
$27,256
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.46% of Laredo residents speak only English, while 88.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 241,100 | 51,069 | 21.18% |
| Multiple | 99,856 | 20,228 | 20.26% |
| Other | 14,571 | 3,134 | 21.51% |
| White | 7,898 | 1,008 | 12.76% |
| Asian | 1,357 | 411 | 30.29% |
| Black | 1,192 | 139 | 11.66% |
| Native | 698 | 88 | 12.61% |
20.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.91%
Male Poverty Rate
22.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laredo is Asian, with 30.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laredo is Black, with 11.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.08% |
| High School | 17.27% |
| Some College | 11.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.02% |
| Female Employed | 12.93% |
| Male Employed | 9.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,315 | $84,217 |
| Households | $60,928 | $79,486 |
| Married Families | $84,254 | $101,956 |
| Non Families | $28,906 | $50,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,748
Number of Veterans
4,538
Male Veterans
210
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,287 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,269 |
| First Gulf War | 1,104 |
| Korea | 537 |
| World War II | 120 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,527 |
| 75+ | 1,124 |
| 55 to 64 | 928 |
| 65 to 74 | 869 |
| 18 to 34 | 300 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,927 | 2.38% |
| White | 2,732 | 2.97% |
| 2+ Races | 1,619 | 2.33% |
| Other Race | 344 | 3.35% |
| Black | 52 | 5.76% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.96%
Born in Laredo
74.9%
Native Born
25.1%
Foreign Born
16.76%
Non Citizen
8.33%
Naturalized
74.9% of Laredo residents were born in the United States, with 67.96% having been born in Texas. 16.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 261,828 | 705 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 261,123 | 704 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 260,419 | 704 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 259,715 | 705 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 259,010 | 704 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 258,306 | 704 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 257,602 | 1,575 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 256,027 | 362 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 255,665 | 176 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 255,489 | -6,711 | -2.56% |
| 2019 | 262,200 | 1,747 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 260,453 | 1,454 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 258,999 | 1,399 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 257,600 | 2,606 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 254,994 | 2,472 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 252,522 | 3,072 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 249,450 | 3,830 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 245,620 | 4,482 | 1.86% |
| 2011 | 241,138 | 4,337 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 236,801 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 176,576 | 53,677 | 43.68% |
| 1990 | 122,899 | 31,450 | 34.39% |
| 1980 | 91,449 | 22,425 | 32.49% |
| 1970 | 69,024 | 8,346 | 13.75% |
| 1960 | 60,678 | 8,768 | 16.89% |
| 1950 | 51,910 | 12,636 | 32.17% |
| 1940 | 39,274 | 6,656 | 20.41% |
| 1930 | 32,618 | 9,908 | 43.63% |
| 1920 | 22,710 | 7,855 | 52.88% |
| 1910 | 14,855 | 1,426 | 10.62% |
| 1900 | 13,429 | 2,110 | 18.64% |
| 1890 | 11,319 | 7,798 | 221.47% |
| 1880 | 3,521 | -258,307 | -98.66% |