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Luling, TX
City in Caldwell County, Texas.
Population
5,531
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
Luling and its ZIP codes
Luling at a glance
- Luling is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,818, 30% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,300 (26% below Texas) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Local data for Luling, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luling, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,818
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,025), German Americans (354), Irish Americans (181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Luling.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,206
11,130 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $5,130 per person
How people get to work
Luling, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luling, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
231
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 40°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luling, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.5%
U.S. 11.1% +15.4 pts
Cities near Luling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarwoodTown | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| KingsburyCity | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| StaplesCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LockhartCity | 13 mi | 16.2 |
| MartindaleCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| RedwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| GeronimoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8 |
| GonzalesCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| SeguinCity | 20 mi | 40 |
| UhlandCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| WaelderCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| San MarcosCity | 22 mi | 39.9 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.5 |
| NiederwaldCity | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| KyleCity | 25 mi | 32.5 |
| McQueeneyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luling, TX in?
- Luling is in Caldwell County, Texas.
- What is the population of Luling, TX?
- About 5,531 people live in Luling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luling?
- Nearby places include Harwood (9 mi), Kingsbury (9.9 mi), Staples (12 mi), Lockhart (13 mi), Martindale (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023