Luling is a city located in Caldwell County Texas. Luling has a 2024 population of 5,811. Luling is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,583 in 2020.
The average household income in Luling is $62,418 with a poverty rate of 10.93%. The median age in Luling is 50.3 years: 48.7 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,951 | 54.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,373 | 25.17% |
| Other race | 586 | 10.74% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,308 | 2.28 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 1,089 | 2.59 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 709 | 1.11 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 400 | 3.42 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 110 | 2.57 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 758 | 17.69% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 3.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 366 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 4.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,635 | 38.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 378 | 8.82% |
| Some College | 800 | 18.67% |
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 | 2,291 | 1,442 | 72 |
| White | 1,721 | 1,517 | 436 |
| 2+ Races | 1,058 | 677 | 40 |
| Other Race | 512 | 361 | 32 |
| Black | 195 | 121 | 0 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,750 | $43,375 | $70,962 |
| High School Graduate | $32,230 | $46,520 | $24,692 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,781 | $27,014 | $26,554 |
| Overall | $33,235 | $43,375 | $30,061 |
| Some College | $45,030 | $46,890 | $33,463 |
$33,235
Average Earnings
$43,375
Average Male
$30,061
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.83% of Luling residents speak only English, while 37.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,933 | 345 | 11.76% |
| White | 1,804 | 204 | 11.31% |
| Multiple | 1,373 | 202 | 14.71% |
| Black | 446 | 26 | 5.83% |
| Other | 555 | 24 | 4.32% |
10.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
10.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luling is Multiple, with 14.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luling is Other, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.77% |
| High School | 4.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.49% |
| Female Employed | 4.41% |
| Male Employed | 1.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,798 | $72,237 |
| Households | $59,773 | $62,418 |
| Married Families | $74,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,963 | $40,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
378
Number of Veterans
362
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 243 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 12.69% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 4.41% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 25 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
71.62%
Born in Luling
86.31%
Native Born
13.69%
Foreign Born
9.62%
Non Citizen
4.07%
Naturalized
86.31% of Luling residents were born in the United States, with 71.62% having been born in Texas. 9.62% 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 | 6,096 | 57 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 6,039 | 57 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 5,982 | 57 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 5,925 | 57 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 5,868 | 57 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 5,811 | 57 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 5,754 | 184 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 5,570 | -13 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 5,583 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 5,583 | -269 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 5,852 | -103 | -1.73% |
| 2018 | 5,955 | 40 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 5,915 | 99 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 5,816 | 113 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 5,703 | 42 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 5,661 | 57 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 5,604 | 75 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 5,529 | 25 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 5,504 | 103 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 5,401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,080 | 419 | 8.99% |
| 1990 | 4,661 | -378 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 5,039 | 320 | 6.78% |
| 1970 | 4,719 | 307 | 6.96% |
| 1960 | 4,412 | 115 | 2.68% |
| 1950 | 4,297 | -140 | -3.16% |
| 1940 | 4,437 | -1,533 | -25.68% |
| 1930 | 5,970 | -126 | -2.07% |