Economy & Jobs — Laredo, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,584 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 114,968 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.4% |
| Transportation | 15.2% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 194 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 156 |
| Physician Offices | 133 |
| Insurance Agencies | 94 |
| Law Offices | 92 |
| Child Day Care | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 69 |
| Commercial Banks | 60 |
| Home Health | 60 |
| Auto Repair | 50 |
| Clothing Stores | 45 |
| Dental Offices | 44 |
| Hotels Motels | 42 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
| Accounting Firms | 37 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
