Laguna Vista is a town located in Cameron County Texas. Laguna Vista has a 2024 population of 3,802. Laguna Vista is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,536 in 2020.
The average household income in Laguna Vista is $99,771 with a poverty rate of 18.64%. The median age in Laguna Vista is 58.3 years: 56.2 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laguna Vista was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,085 | 85.58% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 10.93% |
| Other race | 101 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,680 | 2.15 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 973 | 2.59 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 428 | 1.05 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 204 | 2.25 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 75 | 2.27 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 329 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 522 | 17.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 531 | 18.02% |
| High School Graduate | 798 | 27.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 526 | 17.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,004 | 1,913 | 889 |
| Hispanic | 866 | 728 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 282 | 40 |
| Other Race | 101 | 76 | 52 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 51.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,400 | $95,833 | $39,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,417 | $100,639 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,536 | $0 | $35,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,829 | $54,441 | $37,537 |
| Some College | $39,675 | $39,375 | $39,847 |
$39,829
Average Earnings
$54,441
Average Male
$37,537
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.03% of Laguna Vista residents speak only English, while 20.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 391 | 16.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,136 | 244 | 21.48% |
| Multiple | 394 | 76 | 19.29% |
| Other | 101 | 62 | 61.39% |
18.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.57%
Male Poverty Rate
23.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laguna Vista is Other, with 61.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laguna Vista is White, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.72% |
| High School | 29.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.84% |
| Some College | 6.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.75% |
| Female Employed | 3.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,724 | $115,060 |
| Households | $63,191 | $99,771 |
| Married Families | $84,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $55,045 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.9%
Male Marriage Rate
69.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
306
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 11.73% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 14.89% |
| Asian | 13 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
47.27%
Born in Laguna Vista
89.71%
Native Born
10.29%
Foreign Born
3.74%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
89.71% of Laguna Vista residents were born in the United States, with 47.27% having been born in Texas. 3.74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,135 | 66 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 4,069 | 67 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 4,002 | 67 | 1.7% |
| 2026 | 3,935 | 66 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 3,869 | 67 | 1.76% |
| 2024 | 3,802 | 66 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 3,736 | 60 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 3,676 | 80 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 3,596 | 60 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 3,536 | 360 | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 3,176 | 35 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 3,141 | -34 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 3,175 | 9 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 3,166 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 3,170 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 3,181 | -10 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 3,191 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,189 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 3,194 | 38 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 3,156 | 0 | 0% |