Laguna Heights, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 357, Laguna Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Laguna Heights is a small community located in Texas, within Cameron County. The total population is 357. It ranks as the 1387th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laguna Heights is 58.9 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 19.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 35.5%. This is 157% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Laguna Heights, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $77,200. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $283,800. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laguna Heights has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 99.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (99.2% vs 39.7%).

Education

37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 58.9%. Notably, 26.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Laguna Heights, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.