Laredo is a city located in Webb County Texas. Laredo has a 2023 population of 257,795. It is also the county seat of Webb County.Laredo is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 255,336 in 2020.
The average household income in Laredo is $72,112 with a poverty rate of 22.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Laredo is 29.1 years, 28.2 years for males, and 30.1 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:
3.95
Average Family Size
3.46
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
10.3% of Laredo residents speak only English, while 89.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.9% of the population.
22.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.3%
Male Poverty Rate
24.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laredo is Hispanic, with 31.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laredo is Black, with 13.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.59%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
67.31%
Born in Laredo
74.37%
Native Born
25.07%
Foreign Born
17.01%
Non Citizen
8.06%
Naturalized
74.37% of Laredo residents were born in the United States, with 67.31% having been born in Texas. 17.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.