Laredo, TX Census Data
The 11th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Laredo is the 11th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 51st of 74 for median household income. With 255,949 residents, its poverty rate of 20.8% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
255,949
49.6% male · 50.4% female
Median Age
29.7
9.0 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$63,264
$15,274 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
13.5% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 70.5%
Poverty Rate
20.8%
8.4% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 28.4%
Broadband Access
94.4%
4.7% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$182,400
Median rent: $1,001 · 63% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor force participation: 59.0%
Per Capita Income
$31,466
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
3.1%
Disability rate: 13.2%
How Laredo Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 11th of 74 | Top 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 51st of 74 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 65th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 66th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Home Value | 62nd of 74 | Bottom 25% |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Laredo, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Laredo, TX?
The population of Laredo, TX is 255,949 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 29.7 years.
What is the median household income in Laredo?
The median household income in Laredo, TX is $63,264, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $31,466.
What is the poverty rate in Laredo?
The poverty rate in Laredo, TX is 20.8%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 28.4% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Laredo residents have a college degree?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Laredo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 70.5% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Laredo?
The median home value in Laredo, TX is $182,400. Median rent is $1,001 per month, with 63% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Laredo?
Laredo's population is 37.6% White, 0.5% Black, 95.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.5% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Laredo rank among Texas cities?
Laredo is the 11th largest city in Texas by population, the 51st highest for median household income, the 65th lowest for poverty rate, the 66th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Laredo?
The unemployment rate in Laredo, TX is 5.5%, with a labor force participation rate of 59.0%. Per capita income is $31,466.
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