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 $47,607 with a poverty rate of 27.22%. The median age in Laureles is 27.9 years: 27.8 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laureles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,776 | 50.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,374 | 39.2% |
| Other race | 288 | 8.22% |
| Native American | 67 | 1.91% |
| 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 | 908 | 3.86 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 419 | 4.38 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 245 | 4.12 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Male | 139 | 3.99 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 105 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
4.19
Average Family Size
3.86
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 558 | 29.14% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 7.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 8.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.21% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 28.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 16.5% |
| Some College | 186 | 9.71% |
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 | 1,871 | 997 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 919 | 425 | 125 |
| Other Race | 122 | 37 | 4 |
| White | 33 | 33 | 17 |
| 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,563 | $32,178 | $26,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,692 | $31,866 | $26,286 |
| Some College | $31,217 | $0 | $31,020 |
$30,692
Average Earnings
$31,866
Average Male
$26,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.34% of Laureles residents speak only English, while 74.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 74.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,405 | 954 | 28.02% |
| Multiple | 1,374 | 455 | 33.11% |
| Other | 288 | 145 | 50.35% |
27.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.63%
Male Poverty Rate
25.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laureles is Other, with 50.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laureles is Hispanic, with 28.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.77% |
| High School | 13.79% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.47% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,369 | $51,478 |
| Households | $45,640 | $47,607 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11 | 47.83% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.3%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
69.56%
Born in Laureles
75.32%
Native Born
24.68%
Foreign Born
17.43%
Non Citizen
7.25%
Naturalized
75.32% of Laureles residents were born in the United States, with 69.56% having been born in Texas. 17.43% 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% |