Demographics & People — Laredo, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 255,949 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~261,500 |
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| Median Age | 29.9 |
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| Total Households | 76,259 |
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| Family Households | 61,020 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.32 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96,263 |
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| Black or African American | 1,207 |
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| Asian | 1,227 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 243,667 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 243,858 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 230,180 |
| Other groups | 218,441 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 29,677 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 9,431 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 8,516 |
| American | 3,011 |
| German | 2,333 |
| Irish | 1,311 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,283 |
Language
| English Only | 27,907 |
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| Spanish | 204,788 |
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| Population 5+ | 234,726 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,748 |
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| Population 18+ | 174,010 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Laredo, Texas.
