Laureles is a CDP located in Cameron County Texas. Laureles has a 2024 population of 3,839. Laureles is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually but its population has decreased by -5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,046 in 2020.
The average household income in Laureles is $49,954 with a poverty rate of 27.61%. The median age in Laureles is 28.2 years: 27.4 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laureles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,560 | 67.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,062 | 27.82% |
| Other race | 140 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 990 | 3.86 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 460 | 4.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 245 | 3.81 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 148 | 0 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 137 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
4.25
Average Family Size
3.86
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 25.5% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 7.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 0.9% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 25.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 462 | 21.81% |
| Some College | 254 | 11.99% |
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 | 2,096 | 1,094 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 704 | 343 | 76 |
| Other Race | 85 | 17 | 4 |
| White | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,519 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,441 | $37,917 | $17,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,528 | $11,129 |
| Overall | $28,250 | $39,053 | $18,636 |
| Some College | $31,652 | $0 | $33,523 |
$28,250
Average Earnings
$39,053
Average Male
$18,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.31% of Laureles residents speak only English, while 71.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,751 | 1,054 | 28.1% |
| Multiple | 1,062 | 294 | 27.68% |
| Other | 140 | 17 | 12.14% |
27.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.6%
Male Poverty Rate
30.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laureles is Hispanic, with 28.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laureles is Other, with 12.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.02% |
| High School | 25.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.26% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.2% |
| Male Employed | 13.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,483 | $55,271 |
| Households | $43,500 | $49,954 |
| Married Families | $63,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $8,859 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 11 | 52.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
9%
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
70.14%
Born in Laureles
72.47%
Native Born
27.53%
Foreign Born
20.59%
Non Citizen
6.94%
Naturalized
72.47% of Laureles residents were born in the United States, with 70.14% having been born in Texas. 20.59% 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 | 3,839 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 3,828 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 3,818 | 127 | 3.44% |
| 2021 | 3,691 | -355 | -8.77% |
| 2020 | 4,046 | -483 | -10.66% |
| 2019 | 4,529 | -259 | -5.41% |
| 2018 | 4,788 | 584 | 13.89% |
| 2017 | 4,204 | -727 | -14.74% |
| 2016 | 4,931 | -156 | -3.07% |
| 2015 | 5,087 | 505 | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 4,582 | 831 | 22.15% |
| 2013 | 3,751 | 66 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 3,685 | 1,302 | 54.64% |
| 2011 | 2,383 | -1,309 | -35.46% |
| 2010 | 3,692 | 0 | 0% |