City · Texas
Luling, Texas
Luling, city, mostly in Caldwell County (97.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Guadalupe County, Texas. Luling had 5,920 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,599 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,531 (±19). GEOID 4845096.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,920
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,599 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,531 ±19
Median household income
$54,818
±$8,206 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$210,300
±$14,099 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,021
±$360 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Luling and what county is it in?
Luling is a city mostly in Caldwell County (97.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Guadalupe County, Texas. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 1,016 residents per square mile in 2020.
Luling is in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County | 5,464 | 97.6% |
| Guadalupe County | 135 | 2.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Luling, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,920 people lived in Luling on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,599 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,531 (±19).
| Measure | Luling | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,531 ±19 | 48,669 | −299 |
| Households | 2,519 ±278 | 16,647 | +383 |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.24 | 2.74 | −0.51 |
| Housing units | 2,671 ±272 | 17,582 | no clear change |
Luling's population since 2000
From 5,080 in 2000 to 5,920 in 2025: up 16.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Luling 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 Luling?
The median resident of Luling is 48.7 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 27.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 58.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.9%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Luling | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 ±4.3 | 38.4 | +8.0 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% ±3.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.9% ±5.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58.5% ±8.0 pts | 57.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.9% ±6.8 pts | 34.4% | −11.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±5.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±7.0 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.9% ±10.2 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±5.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.2% ±5.9 pts | 21.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.3% ±6.2 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.8% ±4.5 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±7.3 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Luling earn?
Half of Luling's 2,519 households earn less than $54,818 a year (±$8,206), against $69,758 in Caldwell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,204 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Luling | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,818 ±$8,206 | $69,758 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,383 ±$10,086 | $87,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,441 ±$4,352 | $31,050 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±5.2 pts | 13.2% | −23.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±9.3 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7% ±6.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.6% ±6.4 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±5.5 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Luling?
Owners occupy 63.6% of Luling's occupied homes and renters 36.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,300 by its owner (±$14,099). The median renter pays $1,021 a month including utilities, and 49.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Luling | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,300 ±$14,099 | $240,500 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,021 ±$360 | $1,173 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.3% ±18.7 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,358 ±$386 | $1,678 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.6% ±9.4 pts | 75.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.4% ±9.4 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,671 ±272 | 17,582 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±6.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5% ±9.0 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7% ±5.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.8% ±5.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.3% ±7.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 Luling building?
Builders took permits for 65 new housing units in Luling in 2025 (63 in single-family houses), 11.0 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 Luling work and get to work?
81.4% of Luling's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes.
| Measure | Luling | Caldwell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±5.8 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.4% ±8.6 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±6.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9% ±3.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min ±4.2 | 34.3 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 Luling?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Luling, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,401 (Tract 9607.01) to $57,745 (Tract 9607.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9607.02Caldwell County | 2,919 | $57,745 |
| Tract 9607.01Caldwell County | 2,968 | $54,401 |
| Tract 9606Caldwell County | 3,114 | $103,125 |
| Tract 2109.03Guadalupe County | 1,775 | $67,250 |
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 Luling) · Census block assignment files
How does Luling compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Luling is the 4,452nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 348th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Luling ranks 680th 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 | 348th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 345th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 518th | 979 |
| Median household income | 680th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 532nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 455th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 523rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 531st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 756th | 877 |
| Median age | 84th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 688th | 973 |
| Work from home | 480th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 394th | 976 |
Luling's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Luling with other places
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 Luling?
15 of the 57 figures for Luling 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 Luling 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 Luling.