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Los Fresnos, Cameron County, Texas
Los Fresnos, Cameron County, city, in Cameron County, Texas. Los Fresnos, Cameron County had 8,703 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,114 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,291 (±31). GEOID 4844116.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,703
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,114 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,291 ±31
Median household income
$61,938
±$12,658 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$152,200
±$22,677 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$989
±$141 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Los Fresnos, Cameron County and what county is it in?
Los Fresnos, Cameron County is a city in Cameron County, Texas. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 1,848 residents per square mile in 2020.
Los Fresnos, Cameron County is in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Los Fresnos, Cameron County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,703 people lived in Los Fresnos, Cameron County on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,114 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,291 (±31).
| Measure | Los Fresnos, Cameron County | Cameron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,291 ±31 | 426,120 | +553 |
| Households | 2,369 ±163 | 138,433 | +307 |
| Average household size | 3.50 ±0.24 | 3.05 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,600 ±213 | 159,679 | no clear change |
Los Fresnos, Cameron County's population since 2000
From 4,512 in 2000 to 8,703 in 2025: up 92.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Los Fresnos, Cameron County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
The median resident of Los Fresnos, Cameron County is 27.6 years old; 35.5% are under 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 10.8%. 22.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Los Fresnos, Cameron County | Cameron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.6 ±1.8 | 32.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.5% ±3.4 pts | 28.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.5% ±2.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±4.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 88.4% ±2.6 pts | 89.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±2.3 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.1% ±4.7 pts | 23.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.2% ±5.9 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| With a disability | 8.1% ±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.5% ±4.3 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.5% ±6.9 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% ±5.4 pts | 22.1% | +9.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Los Fresnos, Cameron County earn?
Half of Los Fresnos, Cameron County's 2,369 households earn less than $61,938 a year (±$12,658), against $52,601 in Cameron County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,214 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Los Fresnos, Cameron County | Cameron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,938 ±$12,658 | $52,601 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,729 ±$18,762 | $71,924 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,856 ±$5,834 | $24,089 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.7% ±8.1 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.9% ±11.1 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.4% ±7.0 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±3.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±3.3 pts | 84.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Los Fresnos, Cameron County's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 by its owner (±$22,677). The median renter pays $989 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Los Fresnos, Cameron County | Cameron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,200 ±$22,677 | $136,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $989 ±$141 | $912 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±16.5 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,589 ±$315 | $1,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±8.1 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±8.1 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,600 ±213 | 159,679 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±6.4 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7% ±3.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.8% ±7.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±5.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Los Fresnos, Cameron County building?
Builders took permits for 116 new housing units in Los Fresnos, Cameron County in 2025 (108 in single-family houses), 13.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Los Fresnos, Cameron County work and get to work?
77.3% of Los Fresnos, Cameron County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Los Fresnos, Cameron County | Cameron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±5.8 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±8.2 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±6.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.9% ±5.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±4.3 | 21.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Los Fresnos, Cameron County, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 124.02Cameron County | 5,771 | $62,250 |
| Tract 124.04Cameron County | 3,252 | $54,258 |
| Tract 124.03Cameron County | 3,174 | $63,400 |
| Tract 122.02Cameron County | 3,473 | $79,881 |
| Tract 142.02Cameron County | 2,685 | $48,857 |
| Tract 122.01Cameron County | 3,499 | $34,420 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Los Fresnos, Cameron County) · Census block assignment files
How does Los Fresnos, Cameron County compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Los Fresnos, Cameron County is the 3,538th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 285th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Los Fresnos, Cameron County ranks 553rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 285th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 318th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 222nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 553rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 752nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 649th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 551st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 384th | 877 |
| Median age | 926th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 716th | 973 |
| Work from home | 527th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 660th | 976 |
Los Fresnos, Cameron County's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Los Fresnos, Cameron County?
16 of the 57 figures for Los Fresnos, Cameron County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Los Fresnos, Cameron County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Los Fresnos.