Laguna Vista, TX Demographics

A map of Laguna Vista's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,264	1,716	61.6%	48.8%
Hispanic	1,334	1,680	36.3%	47.7%
Native American/Other	33	22	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	26	27	0.7%	0.8%
Multiracial	16	61	0.4%	1.7%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.4%

Laguna Vista, Texas has an estimated population of 3,673, an increase from the 3,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 36.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laguna Vista, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laguna Vista has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laguna Vista, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laguna Vista is ranked the 516th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Laguna Vista was ranked the 514th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laguna Vista's White Population

2,264 residents of Laguna Vista, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laguna Vista is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Laguna Vista ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's White population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. White residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has increased from 48.8% to 61.6%.

Laguna Vista is more White than neighboring Laguna Heights (0% White), Port Isabel (18.6% White), Bayview (27.6% White), and Del Mar Heights (0% White). Laguna Vista is less White than neighboring South Padre Island (73.6% White).

Laguna Vista's Black Population

0 residents of Laguna Vista, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laguna Vista is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Laguna Vista ranks 1261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laguna Vista is less Black than neighboring Laguna Heights (0.8% Black), and South Padre Island (7.4% Black).

Laguna Vista's Asian Population

26 residents of Laguna Vista, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laguna Vista is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Laguna Vista ranks 585th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Laguna Vista is more Asian than neighboring Laguna Heights (0% Asian), Port Isabel (0% Asian), and Del Mar Heights (0% Asian). Laguna Vista is less Asian than neighboring Bayview (1.7% Asian), and South Padre Island (3.7% Asian).

Laguna Vista's Hispanic Population

1,334 residents of Laguna Vista, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laguna Vista is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Laguna Vista ranks 638th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has decreased from 47.7% to 36.3%.

Laguna Vista is more Hispanic than neighboring South Padre Island (13.6% Hispanic), and Del Mar Heights (0% Hispanic). Laguna Vista is less Hispanic than neighboring Laguna Heights (99.2% Hispanic), Port Isabel (79% Hispanic), and Bayview (68.9% Hispanic).

Laguna Vista's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Laguna Vista, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laguna Vista is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Laguna Vista ranks 940th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Laguna Vista is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laguna Heights (0% Native American/Other), Bayview (0.2% Native American/Other), South Padre Island (0.8% Native American/Other), and Del Mar Heights (0% Native American/Other). Laguna Vista is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Isabel (2.1% Native American/Other).

Laguna Vista's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Laguna Vista, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laguna Vista is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Laguna Vista ranks 1291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna Vista's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Laguna Vista's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.4%.

Laguna Vista is more Multiracial than neighboring Laguna Heights (0% Multiracial), Port Isabel (0.3% Multiracial), and Del Mar Heights (0% Multiracial). Laguna Vista is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayview (1.6% Multiracial), and South Padre Island (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.