Laredo Population
Laredo is a city on the Mexican border, in southern Texas of United States, located in the west end of the Rio Grande Plains, south of the Edwards Plateau and east of the Mexican Mountains. Laredo population in 2023 is estimated to be 261,281, covers city area of 107.96 sq mi (279.61 sq km), ranks tenth populous city of Texas State. Its economy is based on international trade with Mexico. Laredo is the metropolitan area with 161.76 sq mi (418.96 sq km), is the 178th-largest in the U.S. and includes all of Webb County of population 276,652 in 2019.
Below is the Laredo population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 236,859 | |
2011 | 241,266 | 1.86 |
2012 | 245,877 | 1.91 |
2013 | 249,822 | 1.60 |
2014 | 253,017 | 1.28 |
2015 | 255,538 | 1.00 |
2016 | 258,102 | 1.00 |
2017 | 259,634 | 0.59 |
2018 | 261,639 | 0.77 |
2019 | 262,491 | 0.33 |
2020 | 255,205 | -2.78 |
2021 * | 258,015 | 1.101 |
2022 * | 260,465 | 0.96 |
2023 * | 261,281 | 0.32 |
Year | Laredo Population |
1950 | 52,638 |
1955 | 55,798 |
1960 | 60,016 |
1965 | 64,554 |
1970 | 69,433 |
1975 | 79,812 |
1980 | 92,826 |
1985 | 106,235 |
1990 | 121,224 |
1995 | 143,515 |
2000 | 171,013 |
2005 | 198,999 |
2010 | 230,574 |
2011 | 237,468 |
2015 | 267,169 |
2020* | 308,112 |
2025* | 339,704 |
2035* | 376,012 |
Laredo Metropolitan
Laredo is considered part of the cross country border of Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area with an estimated population of 636,516. Nuevo Laredo located in Mexico border of United States. Laredo Metropolitan population in 2019 is estimated to be 258,501.
Laredo City(2021) | Laredo Metropolitan(2019) | |
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Population | 258,501 | 276,652 |
Area | 107.96 sq mi (279.61 sq km) | 161.76 sq mi (418.96 sq km) |
Rank | (US) | (CSA) |
Laredo Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Laredo population is 264,069, out of these 129,062 are male, 135,007 are female, The sex ratio of Laredo is 96. The median age of the Laredo population is 29.2, Laredo population by age are, under 18 years is 84,910, 16 years and over is 188,202, 18 years and over is 179,159, 21 years and over is 165,327, 65 years and over is 31,977. 48.9% are male, 51.1% are female, Population of Laredo by age percentwise is, 32.2% are under 18 years old, 71.3% are 16 years and over, 67.8% are 18 years and over, 62.6% are 21 years and over, 9.8% are 65 years and over. There are total 80,365 housing units, The voting population of Laredo are 137,839, out of these 67,617 are male voters, 70,222 are female voters, 49.1% are male, 50.9% are female. Laredo population in 2022 is estimated to be 260,465, and in 2021 is estimated to be 258,015.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 23,922 | 9.1% |
5 - 9 | 23,550 | 8.9% |
10 - 14 | 23,695 | 9.0% |
15 - 19 | 23,097 | 8.7% |
20 - 24 | 20,908 | 7.9% |
25 - 34 | 36,986 | 14.0% |
35 - 44 | 33,973 | 12.9% |
45 - 54 | 29,479 | 11.2% |
55 - 59 | 12,604 | 4.8% |
60 - 64 | 9,877 | 3.7% |
65 - 74 | 15,127 | 5.7% |
75 - 84 | 6,538 | 2.5% |
85 and over | 4,313 | 1.6% |
Laredo Population by Race
White Population
White population in Laredo, Texas are 253,531, percentage wise 96.0 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Laredo, Texas are 1,327, percentage wise 0.5 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Laredo, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Laredo are 1,298, percentage wise 0.5 percent are asians, out of these are Asian Indians, are Chinese, are Filipinos, are Japanese, are Korean, are Vietnamese and are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Laredo, Texas are 251,911. Percentage wise 95.4 percent are hispanics, out of these 242,043 are Mexican people, 904 are Puerto Ricans, 29 are Cubans, and 8,935 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 264,069 | Percent |
---|---|---|
White | 253,531 | 96.0% |
Black or African American | 1,327 | 0.5% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,607 | 0.6% |
Asian Population | 1,298 | 0.5% |
Hispanic or Latino | 251,911 | 95.4% |
Mexican | 242,043 | 91.7% |
Puerto Rican | 904 | 0.3% |
Cuban | 29 | 0.0% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,935 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Laredo native population is 199,188, out of these 175,444 born in the Texas state and 19,958 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 64,881, out of these 20,825 are Naturalised US citizen, 189 are in Europe, 259 in Asia, 0 in Africa, 20,377 in Latin America and 0 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Laredo are 44,056, out of these 88 are from Europe, 1,077 are from Asia, 23 from Africa, 42,868 are from Latin America and 0 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
---|---|
Native | 199,188 |
Born in state of residence | 175,444 |
Born in other state in the United States | 19,958 |
Northeast | 6,737 |
Midwest | 6,169 |
South | 2,310 |
West | 4,742 |
Born outside the United States | 3,786 |
Puerto Rico | 651 |
U.S. Island Areas | 0 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 3,135 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 64,881 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 20,825 |
Europe | 189 |
Asia | 259 |
Africa | 0 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 20,377 |
Northern America | 0 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 44,056 |
Europe | 88 |
Asia | 1,077 |
Africa | 23 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 42,868 |
Northern America | 0 |
Laredo Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Laredo, Texas are 80,365, Occupied housing units are 73,066, Rental vacancy rate is 8. Percentage of occupancy is 91, 54.57% of houses are owner occupied and 36.35% of houses are renter occupied in Laredo. There are 67.33 percent of one-unit detached, 2.32 percent of one-units attached, 1.42 percent of two-unit houses, 2.80 percent of three or four unit homes. 8.24 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 4 and average household size of renter occupied is 3. 29.41 percent are available with one vehicle, 33.68 percent are available with two vehicles, 23.17 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 4.66 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
---|---|
Total housing units | 80,365 |
Occupied housing units | 73,066 |
Occupied housing units percent | 91 |
Rental vacancy rate | 8 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 54,113 |
1-unit attached | 1,863 |
2 units | 1,143 |
3 or 4 units | 2,252 |
Mobile home | 6,625 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
Owner-occupied | 43,852 |
Renter-occupied | 29,214 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 4 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 3 |
Laredo Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Laredo, Texas is $148,100, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 3.61 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 10.00 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 14.22 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 11.30 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 10.80 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 3.91 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 0.52 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.20 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
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Less than $50,000 | 2,903 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 8,034 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11,430 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9,083 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 8,680 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 3,140 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 418 |
$1,000,000 or more | 164 |
Median (dollars) | 148,100 |
Laredo Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,517, 0.14 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 4.00 percent pay between $500 to $999, 11.44 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 10.16 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 3.45 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.73 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 1.01 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $530, 2.06 percent of homes pay less than $250, 5.32 percent pays between $250 to $399, 6.37 percent pay between $400 to $599, 5.59 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.90 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.37 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 115 |
$500 to $999 | 3,215 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 9,193 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 8,164 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2,773 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,392 |
$3,000 or more | 811 |
Median (dollars) | 1,517 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 1,657 |
$250 to $399 | 4,276 |
$400 to $599 | 5,123 |
$600 to $799 | 4,495 |
$800 to $999 | 1,527 |
$1,000 or more | 1,101 |
Median (dollars) | 530 |
Laredo Rental
Total number of Laredo rental homes or apartments are 29,214, occupied by Renter, The median value of Laredo average rental rate is $860. 9.41 percent of homes are under $500, 54.11 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 30.19 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 2,749 |
$500 to $999 | 15,809 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 6,945 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,876 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 |
$3,000 or more | 0 |
Median (dollars) | 860 |
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