Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

122,430

4.91% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

30.4

0.662% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,007

12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$116,400

5.63% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,432

1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX had a population of 122k people with a median age of 30.4 and a median household income of $42,007. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined from 128,746 to 122,430, a −4.91% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,519 to $42,007, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (65.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (26.3%), Other (Hispanic) (4.84%), White (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.378%).

N/A of the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

80.8% of the residents in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Laredo College (1,604 degrees awarded in 2021), Laredo Beauty College Inc (66 degrees), and The Professional Cosmetology Academy (49 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was $116,400, and the homeownership rate was 48.3%.

Most people in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX borders Webb County (North & East)Laredo City (Outer) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 122k people, from which 80.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 27% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (33k people).

In 2021, there were 2.47 times more White (Hispanic) residents (79.7k people) in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.2k Two+ (Hispanic) and 5.93k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,582

Women

51.9%

58,861

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,443 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

80.8%

2021 Citizenship

80.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 80.8% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 80.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
79.7k ± 2.26k
Two+ (Hispanic)
32.2k ± 2.98k
Other (Hispanic)
5.93k ± 1.04k

96.5%

Hispanic Population

118k people

96.5% of the people in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (118k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
32,348 ± 3,788 people
Honduras
262 ± 397 people
China
203 ± 350 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 32,348 Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 262 and China with 203.

Foreign-Born Population

27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

33k people

27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.7k people

As of 2021, 27% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents (33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
933 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
516 ± 184
Korea
309 ± 168

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 45.4k people. The largest industries in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (4,325 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,857 people), and Construction (2,717 people), and the highest paying industries are Administration of human resource programs ($113,264), Oil & gas extraction ($101,961), and Furniture & home furnishings stores ($72,702).

Males in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $33,717. The income inequality in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.426, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,453

Women

46.7%

24,438

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 45,891 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

45.4k

2021 Value

−1%

1 Year decline

± −1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Retail salespersons (2,594 people), Cashiers (2,024 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,947 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.4k

2021 Value

−1%

1 Year decline

± −1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1%, from 45.9k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,325 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,857 people), and Construction (2,717 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,692

Median earning men ± $1,586

$19,950

Median earning women ± $1,029

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,213), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,544), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,134).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($48,063), Public Administration ($40,706), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX awarded 1,719 degrees. The student population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,298 male students and 5,904 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,686 and 98.3%), followed by White (17 and 0.991%), Unknown (6 and 0.35%), and Asian (5 and 0.292%).

The largest universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Laredo College (1,604 and 93.3%), Laredo Beauty College Inc (66 and 3.84%), and The Professional Cosmetology Academy (49 and 2.85%).

The most popular majors in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are General Studies (927 and 53.9%), Computer Installation & Repair Technology (87 and 5.06%), and Welding Technology (85 and 4.94%).

The median tuition cost in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,400 for in-state students and $3,648 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 10,202 students enrolled in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,864 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
32 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
927 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laredo College
1,604 degrees awarded
Laredo Beauty College Inc
66 degrees awarded
The Professional Cosmetology Academy
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laredo College with 1,604 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 675 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.647 times less than the 1,044 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,686 degrees mean that there were 99.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.59% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2021 were Secondary Education (24.9k), Primary Education (23.7k), and High School or Equivalent (20.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was $116,400 in 2021, which is 0.475 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,200 to $116,400, a 5.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is 48.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is $42,007. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$116,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,669

$18,238

Median Property Taxes

±$881

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.3%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.3% of the housing units in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,007

Median Household Income

± $2,922

37.7k

Number of Households

± 1,429

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.7k households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX grew to $42,007 from the previous year's value of $37,519.

The following chart displays the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.426

2021 Wage GINI in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.866% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.07%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

68.2% of the population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 22.8% on employee plans, 28.7% on Medicaid, 7.47% on Medicare, 8.25% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.8% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

31.8%

Uninsured

22.8%

Employer Coverage

28.7%

Medicaid

7.47%

Medicare

8.25%

Non-Group

0.962%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined by 0.567% from 32% to 31.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.