Laguna Heights is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. Laguna Heights has a 2024 population of 1,148. Laguna Heights is currently declining at a rate of -12.7% annually and its population has decreased by -35.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,778 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Heights is $50,558 with a poverty rate of 34.89%. The median age in Laguna Heights is 28.1 years: 28.9 years for males, and 25.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,448 | 97.71% |
| Other race | 34 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 415 | 3.57 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 181 | 3.92 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Non Family | 96 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| Female | 84 | 5.32 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 54 | 4.22 | 100 | 0 |
4.34
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
37.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 24.41% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 294 | 36.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 30.95% |
| Some College | 68 | 8.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 811 | 362 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 46.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,352 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,352 | $0 | $20,403 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,352
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$20,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.76% of Laguna Heights residents speak only English, while 43.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 517 | 34.89% |
| Other | 34 | 2 | 5.88% |
34.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.56%
Male Poverty Rate
40.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Heights is Hispanic, with 34.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Heights is Other, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 28.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.29% |
| High School | 29.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 34.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,707 | $62,144 |
| Households | $29,178 | $50,558 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30%
Labor Force Participation
30%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.6%
Born in Laguna Heights
72.6%
Native Born
27.4%
Foreign Born
27.4%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
72.6% of Laguna Heights residents were born in the United States, with 72.6% having been born in Texas. 27.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,148 | -167 | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 1,315 | -167 | -11.27% |
| 2022 | 1,482 | -39 | -2.56% |
| 2021 | 1,521 | -257 | -14.45% |
| 2020 | 1,778 | -312 | -14.93% |
| 2019 | 2,090 | -1,065 | -33.76% |
| 2018 | 3,155 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 3,174 | -212 | -6.26% |
| 2016 | 3,386 | 146 | 4.51% |
| 2015 | 3,240 | 165 | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 3,075 | 279 | 9.98% |
| 2013 | 2,796 | 84 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 2,712 | 343 | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 2,369 | -1,119 | -32.08% |
| 2010 | 3,488 | 0 | 0% |