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Laureles, TX
Census-designated place in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
4,224
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
880
ZIP codes
0
Laureles and its ZIP codes
Laureles at a glance
- Laureles is about 7.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,771, 56% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 (46% below Texas) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Laureles, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laureles, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,771
Poverty rate
35.4%
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,816), Honduran Americans (89), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Laureles.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.86B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
How people get to work
Laureles, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laureles, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
12,201
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laureles, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.6%
U.S. 11.1% +27.5 pts
Cities near Laureles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian LakeTown | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Los FresnosCity | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| OrasonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BayviewTown | 5.8 mi | 3.9 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 6 mi | 133.4 |
| La Tina RanchCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 7 |
| LozanoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Arroyo GardensCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Villa del SolCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LagoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| San BenitoCity | 8.2 mi | 15.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laureles, TX in?
- Laureles is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Laureles, TX?
- About 4,224 people live in Laureles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laureles?
- Nearby places include Indian Lake (2 mi), Los Fresnos (2.9 mi), Orason (3.8 mi), Chula Vista (3.9 mi), Green Valley Farms (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023