Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

128,746

2.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

30.2

0.658% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

30.9%

8.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$37,519

6.02% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$110,200

5.76% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

45,891

0.843% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX had a population of 129k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $37,519. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined from 132,322 to 128,746, a −2.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,387 to $37,519, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (78.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.1%), Other (Hispanic) (3.06%), White (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.419%).

92.3% of the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

80.5% of the residents in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Laredo College (1,604 degrees awarded in 2021), Laredo Beauty College Inc (66 degrees), and The Professional Cosmetology Academy (49 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was $110,200, and the homeownership rate was 49.8%.

Most people in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX borders Webb County (North & East)Laredo City (Outer) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 129k people, from which 80.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 27% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (34.7k people).

In 2020, there were 5.57 times more White (Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.2k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Spanish (107,564 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (276 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (74 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,589

Women

52.5%

61,152

Men

47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 128,741 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

80.5%

2020 Citizenship

80.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 80.5% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 80.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
101k ± 2.04k
Two+ (Hispanic)
18.2k ± 3.03k
Other (Hispanic)
3.94k ± 716

96.3%

Hispanic Population

124k people

96.3% of the people in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (124k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
34,456 ± 3,900 people
China
286 ± 415 people
Honduras
210 ± 355 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 34,456 Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 286 and Honduras with 210.

Foreign-Born Population

27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.7k people

27.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

36.2k people

As of 2020, 27% of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX residents (34.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 27.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
107,564 households (91.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
276 households (0.236%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
74 households (0.0631%)

92.3% of the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 91.8% of the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,015 ± 187
Gulf War (2001-)
436 ± 163
Korea
370 ± 165

Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 45.9k people. The largest industries in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (4,423 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,781 people), and Construction (2,855 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($88,344), Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($84,338), and Furniture & home furnishings stores ($80,364).

Males in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $31,403. The income inequality in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,453

Women

46.7%

24,438

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 45,891 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

45.9k

2020 Value

−0.843%

1 Year decline

± −0.843%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.843%, from 46.3k employees to 45.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Retail salespersons (2,619 people), Cashiers (2,013 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,964 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.9k

2020 Value

−0.843%

1 Year decline

± −0.843%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.843%, from 46.3k employees to 45.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,423 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,781 people), and Construction (2,855 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,594

Median earning men ± $2,018

$18,351

Median earning women ± $755

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,911), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,250), and Wholesale Trade ($37,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($39,079), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,295), and Construction ($27,039).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX awarded 1,719 degrees. The student population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,596 male students and 11,808 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,686 and 98.3%), followed by White (17 and 0.991%), Unknown (6 and 0.35%), and Asian (5 and 0.292%).

The largest universities in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Laredo College (1,604 and 93.3%), Laredo Beauty College Inc (66 and 3.84%), and The Professional Cosmetology Academy (49 and 2.85%).

The most popular majors in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX are General Studies (927 and 53.9%), Computer Installation & Repair Technology (87 and 5.06%), and Welding Technology (85 and 4.94%).

The median tuition cost in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,400 for in-state students and $3,648 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 20,404 students enrolled in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 19,728 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
32 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
927 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Texas Development Council (North)--Webb County--Laredo City (Central) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laredo College
1,604 degrees awarded
Laredo Beauty College Inc
66 degrees awarded
The Professional Cosmetology Academy
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laredo College with 1,604 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 675 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.647 times less than the 1,044 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,686 degrees mean that there were 99.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.48% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 were Secondary Education (26.4k), Primary Education (25.8k), and High School or Equivalent (23.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was $110,200 in 2020, which is 0.48 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $104,200 to $110,200, a 5.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is 49.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is $37,519. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$110,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,281

$19,023

Median Property Taxes

±$969

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.8%

Homeownership

2020

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 49.8% of the housing units in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,519

Median Household Income

± $1,934

38.2k

Number of Households

± 1,386

In 2020, the median household income of the 38.2k households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX grew to $37,519 from the previous year's value of $35,387.

The following chart displays the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

0.417

2019 Wage GINI in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (3.44%)

In 2020, 79.1% of workers in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (3.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX (39.6k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

68% of the population of Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 22.4% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 7.53% on Medicare, 8.33% on non-group plans, and 0.974% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

32%

Uninsured

22.4%

Employer Coverage

28.8%

Medicaid

7.53%

Medicare

8.33%

Non-Group

0.974%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX grew by 4.29% from 30.7% to 32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Webb CountyLaredo City (Central) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.