County · Texas
Webb County, Texas
Webb County, Texas. Webb County had 281,224 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 40 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 37 census-designated) and 69 census tracts. GEOID 48479.
Webb County is the county of the Laredo, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
281,224
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 267,114 · ACS 2020-2024: 269,294
Median household income
$63,058
±$2,420 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$189,900
±$3,900 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,027
±$27 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Webb County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 267,114 residents in Webb County. The Census Bureau estimates 281,224 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 269,294 over 3,361 square miles of land.
| Measure | Webb County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 269,294 | 30,188,424 | −4,232 |
| Households | 81,373±678 | 10,992,816 | +6,584 |
| Average household size | 3.28±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 88,176±90 | 12,128,515 | +5,135 |
Webb County's population since 2000
From 193,117 in 2000 to 281,224 in 2025: up 45.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Webb County?
Webb County holds 40 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 37 census-designated places. The largest is Laredo with 269,515 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Laredo | 255,205 | $63,915 |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo | 4,450 | $45,864 |
| El Cenizo, Webb County | 2,540 | $48,897 |
| Ranchos Penitas WestGEOID 4860539 | 466 | $61,250 |
| Pueblo NuevoGEOID 4859798 | 432 | $78,346 |
| OiltonGEOID 4853556 | 270 | not published |
| BruniGEOID 4810876 | 251 | not published |
| La PresaGEOID 4841449 | 241 | not published |
| Tanquecitos South AcresGEOID 4871820 | 229 | not published |
| Mirando CityGEOID 4848756 | 222 | not published |
| San Carlos IIGEOID 4865050 | 220 | $2,500 or less |
| Ranchitos EastGEOID 4860480 | 189 | not published |
| San Carlos IGEOID 4865049 | 187 | not published |
| Los AltosGEOID 4844038 | 175 | $22,177 |
| Ranchitos Las LomasGEOID 4860482 | 167 | not published |
| BotinesGEOID 4809598 | 149 | not published |
| Colorado AcresGEOID 4816110 | 127 | not published |
| Los ArcosGEOID 4844072 | 83 | not published |
| Los Fresnos, Webb CountyGEOID 4844120 | 71 | not published |
| Bonanza HillsGEOID 4809310 | 61 | not published |
| Tanquecitos South Acres IIGEOID 4871824 | 60 | not published |
| Los CentenariosGEOID 4844077 | 49 | not published |
| Los NopalitosGEOID 4844146 | 49 | not published |
| Los CorralitosGEOID 4844079 | 36 | not published |
| Los MineralesGEOID 4844145 | 30 | not published |
| La Moca RanchGEOID 4841180 | 25 | not published |
| Laredo RanchettesGEOID 4841473 | 21 | not published |
| Los HuisachesGEOID 4844123 | 15 | not published |
| Los Veteranos IIGEOID 4844168 | 11 | not published |
| Four PointsGEOID 4827124 | 10 | not published |
| La ComaGEOID 4840100 | 7 | not published |
| Las PilasGEOID 4841582 | 7 | not published |
| AguilaresGEOID 4801420 | 6 | not published |
| Laredo Ranchettes WestGEOID 4841475 | 5 | not published |
| Sunset AcresGEOID 4871289 | 4 | not published |
| Hillside AcresGEOID 4834105 | 3 | not published |
| Las HaciendasGEOID 4841565 | 2 | not published |
| Pueblo EastGEOID 4859794 | 1 | not published |
| Los Veteranos IGEOID 4844167 | 0 | not published |
| Valle VerdeGEOID 4874668 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Webb County?
The median resident of Webb County is 30.0 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 10.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 3.6%. 25.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Webb County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0±0.1 | 35.6 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 31.3%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.3%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 95.0% | 39.7% | −0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.1 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.3%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 86.9%±0.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.3%±1.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.9%±0.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±1.3 pts | 33.8% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Webb County earn?
Half of Webb County's 81,373 households earn less than $63,058 a year (±$2,420), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,197 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,862 after inflation. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Webb County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,058±$2,420 | $78,476 | +$5,862 |
| Mean household income | $81,087±$2,509 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,920±$716 | $40,752 | +$2,194 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3%±1.4 pts | 13.8% | −6.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0%±2.7 pts | 18.7% | −8.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7%±1.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±0.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Webb County?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Webb County's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,900 by its owner (±$3,900). The median renter pays $1,027 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Webb County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,900±$3,900 | $283,800 | +$34,956 |
| Median gross rent | $1,027±$27 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8%±2.6 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,707±$41 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7%±1.3 pts | 62.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 88,176±90 | 12,128,515 | +5,135 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7%±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±1.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Webb County building?
Builders took permits for 1,340 new housing units across Webb County in 2025 (1,029 single-family), 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Webb County get to work?
79.3% of Webb County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Webb County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3%±1.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±0.7 | 26.7 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 are Webb County's census tracts?
Webb County is divided into 69 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,375 (Tract 19) to $143,750 (Tract 17.14).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Webb County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 91st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 140th of 253 |
| Median home value | 94th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 112th of 252 |
| Median age | 247th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Webb 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' school search.