Laredo, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Webb County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Laredo based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Laredo
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 78Income: 42Home Value: 18Safety: 100Education: 17Median Age: 50Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

255,949

2023 ACS

Median Income

$63,264

2023

Median Home Value

$182,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,001

2023

Median Age

29.7

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

102.8

100 = national avg

Laredo is a city in Webb County, Texas, with a population of 255,949 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Laredo is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Laredo is $63,264, and the median home value is $182,400. The cost of living index is 102.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,001 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 29.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

255,949

Male

126,847

49.6%

Female

129,102

50.4%

Median Age

29.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

12.2%

High School or Higher

24.8%

Foreign Born

25.4%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

36.4%

Avg Household Size

3.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.000

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Two or More

53.4%

Foreign Born

25.4%

White
37.6%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.3%
Two or More
53.4%
Other
7.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

95.2%

243,663 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

4.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
231,056 (94.8%)
Puerto Rican
797 (0.3%)
Cuban
265 (0.1%)
Dominican
98 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
523 (0.2%)
Guatemalan
364 (0.1%)
Colombian
397 (0.2%)
Honduran
204 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
50 (0.0%)
Peruvian
91 (0.0%)
Other Hispanic
9,822 (4.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
111 (9.0%)
Chinese
224 (18.2%)
Filipino
307 (25.0%)
Vietnamese
210 (17.1%)
Korean
199 (16.2%)
Japanese
72 (5.9%)
Pakistani
11 (0.9%)
Thai
54 (4.4%)
Taiwanese
1 (0.1%)
Other Asian
38 (3.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
21 (2.6%)
Other Native American
798 (97.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

234,726

English Only

11.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

204,788 speakers

Limited English

40.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
204,788 (87.2%)
Tagalog
427 (0.2%)
Other Asian
298 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
244 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
210 (0.1%)
Chinese
193 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
191 (0.1%)
Korean
147 (0.1%)
Other Indo-European
139 (0.1%)
Arabic
88 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

59.4%

Limited English Proficiency

40.6%

Spanish
46.2% limited English
Tagalog
51.0% limited English
Other Asian
73.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
11.9% limited English
Vietnamese
32.4% limited English
Chinese
64.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.3% limited English
Korean
10.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
3.6% limited English
Arabic
19.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,356

2.1% of population

Disability Rate

42.0%

2,252 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$62,565

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
33.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.5%
Vietnam
26.5%
Korea
8.7%
World War II
2.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.6%
35-54
34.9%
55-64
16.3%
65-74
16.0%
75+
24.3%

Male Veterans

5,080

94.8%

Female Veterans

276

5.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$62,565

Non-Veteran Income

$27,829

Difference

$34,736

124.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,252

Without Disability

3,104

Disability Rate

42.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

11,724

#1 Ancestry

American

1.6% (3,976)

#2 Ancestry

German

0.7% (1,861)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

0.6% (1,558)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
1.6%
German
0.7%
Irish
0.6%
English
0.4%
Italian
0.2%
French
0.2%
Polish
0.1%
Russian
0.1%
Arab
0.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.1%
European
0.1%
Dutch
0.1%
Scottish
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%
West Indian
0.0%
Swedish
0.0%
Norwegian
0.0%
British
0.0%
Jamaican
0.0%
Hungarian
0.0%

Families & Households

Total Households

76,259

Family Households

61,020

80.0%

Married Couples

38,914

51.0%

Non-Family Households

15,239

20.0%

Single Mother Households

16,701

21.9%

Single Father Households

5,405

7.1%

Living Alone

13,111

17.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

66,105

In Married Couple

42,594

64.4%

With Single Mother

19,396

29.3%

With Single Father

4,115

6.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$68,289

Married Couple Income

$86,588

Single Mother Income

$35,195

Single Father Income

$55,666

Avg Family Size

3.3

Avg Non-Family Size

3.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

9,970

Grandparents Responsible

3,031

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$63,264

-14% vs national

Per Capita Income

$24,584

-34% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.8%

+53% vs national

Gini Index

0.4545

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+5% vs national

SNAP Recipients

23.9%

of households

How Laredo Compares

Laredo vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Laredo is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.5%
$25-50K
20.9%
$50-75K
16.1%
$75-100K
14.1%
$100-150K
16.7%
$150-200K
6.6%
$200K+
5.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

+7% vs TX avg

Labor Force

114,968

Employed

108,584

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

12.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

24.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

29.7

Work from Home

5.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

102.8

100 = national avg

+2.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$45,223

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$106,891

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
111.5
Food
98.4
Transportation
96.7
Healthcare
98.7
Utilities
101.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$962

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,161

per month

The median household income in Laredo, TX is $63,264, which is 13.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,584. The poverty rate of 20.8% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4545, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 114,968. 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 79.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 102.8, which is 2.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,223 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$233,750

Median List Price

$239,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$149

Days on Market

96

Active Inventory

538

Months of Supply

10.8

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$216,920

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,274

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

9.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
9.4%
Listings with Price Drops
19.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 4.6%List Price โ†“ 9.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

50

New Listings

133

Pending Sales

53

Homes Sold โ†“ 40.5%New Listings โ†“ 18.4%Pending โ†“ 37.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$149

Median List $/SF

$156

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 0.7%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Laredo, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Laredo, TX metro area, home prices have risen 111.3% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 82.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 48.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Laredo, TX housing market rather than Laredo alone.

20yr โ†‘ 111.3%10yr โ†‘ 82%5yr โ†‘ 48%2yr โ†‘ 13.9%Q3 1992 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Laredo, TX

Laredo vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Laredo is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$182,400

Median Rent

$1,001

Total Housing Units

82,410

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Owner Occupied

63.3%

Renter Occupied

36.7%

Median Property Tax

$3,428

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,156

Housing Types

Single Family
70.7%
Multi-Family
21.4%
Mobile Home
7.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,428

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.88%

of home value

Median Home Value

$182,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,548

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,428) by the median home value ($182,400). In Laredo, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.88%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Laredo, TX is $233,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 96 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 10.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $149. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,274/month. About 63.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1996. There are 82,410 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,428. The effective tax rate is 1.88%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.66

per 1,000 residents

+41% vs national

Property Crime Rate

14.65

per 1,000 residents

-15% vs national

Total Crimes

4,729

2024

Violent Clearance

41%

cases solved

Property Clearance

23%

cases solved

YoY Change

-14.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Laredo Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Laredo vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Laredo is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 3.6%Property โ†“ 56.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Laredo police solve 67% of murder cases but only 21% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent60.0266.7%
RapeViolent1230.4822.0%
RobberyViolent1260.4946.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent6902.6743.9%
BurglaryProperty5151.9928.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,84311.0120.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4261.6529.3%

Laredo, TX reported 945 violent crimes and 3,784 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 residents is 40.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,843 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 39.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20249453,7843.6614.65
20231,0933,5064.2613.67
20228223,3353.2012.98
20218143,1893.0511.97
20208703,8603.2814.54
20198384,6923.1617.71
20188906,3673.3724.10
20178396,4743.2224.84
20169407,8903.6230.43
20159738,6393.8033.71

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

89.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

82.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

94.3

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

7.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$6.3M

Individual Assistance

$3.2M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $6.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Beryl โ†’HurricaneJul 2024$5Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$104K$48K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Hanna โ†’HurricaneJul 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$2.9M$1.8M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
El Cenizo Fire โ†’FireApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Alex โ†’HurricaneAug 2010$1.5M$1.0M
Tropical Storm Alex โ†’HurricaneJun 2010โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneAug 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2007$1.6M$324K
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$169Kโ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Fay โ†’Coastal StormSep 2002โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Bret โ†’HurricaneAug 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

268

Total Claims Paid

$6,785,170

Avg Claim Payout

$25,318

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

5

Federal Funding

$3,810,018

Properties Protected

17

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

7.58

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$274,200
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$3,299,875
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$16,294
93.1: Tribal (Local) Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$219,649

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Laredo has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, cold wave, hail. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 268 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,265,030 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,199,108 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.2%

6.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.3%

4.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.4%

4.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

35.7%

25.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.7%

Arthritis

18.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.3%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

38.7%

Mobility

18.6%

Cognitive

19.1%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

10.9%

Self-Care

6.2%

Independent Living

10.6%

Laredo has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 35.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

2

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Laredo Medical Center23.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

271,820

Violations (5yr)

70

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF LAREDO260,0462
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES8,35831
WEBB COUNTY WATER DISPENSER3,36237
LOS BOTINES WSC540

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COโ‚‚e

257.9K MT

Top Emitter

Reveille Gas Plant

117.3K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Reveille Gas Plant
Howard Energy Partners Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems117,330
City of Laredo Landfill
City Of Laredo
Waste100,224
Laredo
Talen Energy Corp
Power Plants21,869
EFG Plant
Howard Energy Partners Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems18,514

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 70 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 257.9K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

79.3%

+1% vs national

Public Transit

0.8%

-9% vs national

Work From Home

5.3%

-42% vs national

Carpool

11.4%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How Laredo's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

23

2023

6-Year Avg

20

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

6

Nighttime

14

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231723060
20222121031
20211519041
20201111320
20191213111
20182730961

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Laredo, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 79.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.3% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 11.4% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 23 traffic fatalities from 17 fatal crashes. 6 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.6%

of households

No Internet

12.5%

of households

Total Households

76,259

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.6%
No Internet Access
12.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.4%

of households

Smartphone

91.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

58.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.4%
Smartphone
91.5%
Desktop / Laptop
67.5%
Tablet
58.8%
Smartphone Only
18.6%
No Computer
5.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-42% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-47% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+18% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Laredo vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

271,820

Violations (5yr)

70

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF LAREDOCommunitySurface water260,0462
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIESCommunitySurface water8,35831
WEBB COUNTY WATER DISPENSERCommunityPurchased surface water3,36237
LOS BOTINES WSCCommunityGround water540

84.9% of households in Laredo have broadband internet access. 72.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.5% of households have no internet access. 18.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 271,820 people. A total of 70 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Laredo is located in Webb County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Laredo.

Election Overview

Source: Webb County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

31,952

48.5%

GOP Votes

33,384

50.7%

Total Votes

65,845

Margin

R+2.2%

Shift from 2020

R+25.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202431,95233,38465,84548.5%50.7%R+2.2
202041,82025,89868,39761.1%37.9%D+23.3
201642,29712,94656,86774.4%22.8%D+51.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Webb County recorded 65,845 total votes. Republicans won the county with 50.7% of the vote compared to 48.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+25.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Webb County has shifted 53.8 percentage points toward Republicans.

Official City Website

Source: ci.laredo.tx.us

Public Records Request

Source: laredo.mycusthelp.com

Submit a public records request to Laredo โ€” FOIA requests are handled through a GovQA portal that requires account creation and login. The City Secretary's Office can be contacted at (956) 791-7308..

Source: laredo.mycusthelp.com

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

407

Total Assets

$366.5M

Total Income

$248.1M

Per 10K Residents

15.9

nonprofits

-71.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

38

Median Assets

$264K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
69
Education
44
Human Services
32
Arts & Culture
27
Recreation & Sports
25
Philanthropy
14
Health Care
13
Housing & Shelter
13
Community Improvement
11
Animal-Related
9
Youth Development
8
Food & Agriculture
7
Voluntary Health
6
International
6
Public Benefit
6
Crime & Legal
5
Mental Health
4
Environment
2
Medical Research
2
Unknown
2
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
68.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $252.0M of $366.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Largest Nonprofits in Laredo

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA TRUSTโ€”$67.5M$3.9M1990
MERCY MINISTRIES OF LAREDOHealth Care$34.6M$2.2M2004
SOUTH TEXAS FOOD BANKCommunity Improvement$33.0M$49.5M1991
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCHealth Care$30.0M$46.5M1990
BORDER REGION MHMR COMMUNITY CENTERMental Health$19.7M$34.8M2000
THE LAREDO AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.4M$1.7M2001
DELFINA & JOSEFINA ALEXANDER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$15.1M$-4121998
MATIAS DE LLANO CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$12.5M$2.6M2002
FERNANDO A SALINAS TRPhilanthropy$11.7M$604K2015
BETHANY HOUSE OF LAREDO INCโ€”$8.7M$3.5M1984
JESSIE FRANCES NEAL FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$8.4M$1.2M2013
SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$8.3M$1.9M1976
SERVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN NEED INCCrime & Legal$7.6M$17.4M1983
UNITED DAY SCHOOL OF LAREDO INCโ€”$7.3M$4.2Mโ€”
CASA DE MISERICORDIAHuman Services$5.3M$2.1M1999
DOLLY RICHTER WATSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$4.5M$192K2004
KILLAM FAMILY FOUNDATION TRPhilanthropy$4.2M$262K1999
RAYMOND MARTIN GUTIERREZ & MELBA P GUTIERREZ CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$3.7M$283K2014
IBC FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.5M$882K1999
FEED THE HUNGRY SAN MIGUEL INCFood & Agriculture$3.3M$920K2004
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICAโ€”$3.2M$2.0M1982
CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF LAREDO WEBB COUNTYHealth Care$3.1M$1.4M1996
AZTECA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION CORPORATIONโ€”$3.1M$773K1983
UNITED WAY OF LAREDO INCPhilanthropy$3.0Mโ€”1967
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$2.7M$1.3M1987
VILLA SAN LUIS CHARITABLE TRUSTHousing & Shelter$2.7M$850K1981
VIDAL M TREVINO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.5M$169K1992
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LAREDO INCโ€”$2.5M$2.2M1941
RUTHE B COWL REHABILITATION CENTERHealth Care$2.4M$3.0M1961
VAZQUEZ LONGORIA FAMILY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$2.0M$397K2022
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOR SOUTH TEXASEmployment$1.8M$26.7M1999
METRO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$1.6M$238K1994
LAREDO INTERNATIONAL FAIR AND EXPOSITIONFood & Agriculture$1.5M$1.7M1973
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS LAREDO INCCommunity Improvement$1.5M$2.4M1991
VILLA SAN LUIS CHARITABLE TRUST INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$644K1982
COMMISSION SHIFTEnvironment$1.3M$986K2021
LAREDO LIFE CENTERHuman Services$1.2M$396K2018
ALPHONSE SIROS CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDโ€”$1.0M$31Kโ€”
PEOPLE WITH IDEAS OF LOVE LIBERTY ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT -PILLARHuman Services$989K$7.0M2011
THE LAREDO ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$950K$509K1956
LAREDO-WEBB NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INCHousing & Shelter$945K$1.4M1996
RGISC INCEnvironment$933K$1.6M1995
GREATER LAREDO DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$894K$1.2M2023
BLESSED SACRAMENT ALTAR SOCIETYReligion$834K$38K2015
FTC INTERNATIONAL INCInternational$714K$610K2005
LULAC HAVEN INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$706K$397K1978
JOVENES ADELANTE USInternational$695K$312K2009
LAREDO STEPPING STONE INCReligion$648K$84K2000
FOR A BETTER WORLD INCโ€”$643K$21K1992
COTULLA CHILDRENS MUSEUMArts & Culture$601K$120K2017

Laredo, TX has 407 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $366.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 69 organizations. 38 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 15.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

979

Total Approved

$269.0M

Jobs Supported

8,120

Per 10K Residents

38.2

SBA loans

-57.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

81

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

371 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

862

Total Amount

$169.9M

Avg Loan

$197,149

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$125.5M(74%)

Jobs Supported

5,892

50412% of all loans

Loans

117

Total Amount

$99.1M

Avg Loan

$846,808

Median Loan

$539,000

7(a) โ€” 88%504 โ€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

134

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$101.1M

38% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$754,316

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing187 loans
NAICS 48
$41.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance96 loans
NAICS 62
$22.9M
Retail Trade95 loans
NAICS 44
$22.4M
Other Services80 loans
NAICS 81
$18.3M
Accommodation & Food Services73 loans
NAICS 72
$45.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Alterri Distribution Center, Llc (sanbak Holdings, Llc)1$5.0M
Na Mero Properties, Llc1$5.0M
Afst Realty Llc1$5.0M
Fc Group Inc.1$4.7M
Maxica Holding, Llc1$4.5M
Avadh Hospitality Llc1$4.3M
Border Funerals Inc.2$3.7M
Pla-more Entertainment1$3.5M
The Cross-dock Option Llc1$3.5M
Greenway Inn Llc2$3.5M

Laredo, TX has received 979 SBA loans totaling $269.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 862 loans (88% of the total), supporting 5,892 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 117 loans totaling $99.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Laredo is PNC Bank, National Association with 371 loans. That works out to 38.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

83,204

Avg Median Income

$48,375

Avg Home Value

$166,600

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7804036,115$35,742$116,500$8816.3
7804147,089$61,007$216,700$95617.4

Laredo, TX has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 83,204. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $48,375. The average median home value is $166,600. The average median monthly rent is $919.

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