Laughlin AFB, TX Demographics

A map of Laughlin AFB's Population by Race

Laughlin AFB, Texas has an estimated population of 1,595, a decrease from the 1,673 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 11.4% Black, 8.5% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laughlin AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laughlin AFB has become considerably more 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 Laughlin AFB, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laughlin AFB is ranked the 830th 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). Laughlin AFB was ranked the 786th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laughlin AFB's White Population

1,018 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laughlin AFB is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Laughlin AFB ranks 558th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has decreased from 70.7% to 63.8%.

Laughlin AFB is more White than neighboring Val Verde Park (3.9% White), Del Rio (11.6% White), Cienegas Terrace (4.7% White), Lake View (25.8% White), and Fort Clark Springs (57.8% White).

Laughlin AFB's Black Population

182 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laughlin AFB is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Laughlin AFB ranks 464th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Black residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has increased from 6.4% to 11.4%.

Laughlin AFB is more Black than neighboring Val Verde Park (0% Black), Del Rio (0.9% Black), Cienegas Terrace (0% Black), Lake View (0% Black), and Fort Clark Springs (0% Black).

Laughlin AFB's Asian Population

52 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laughlin AFB is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Laughlin AFB ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Asian residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Laughlin AFB is more Asian than neighboring Val Verde Park (0.4% Asian), Del Rio (0.5% Asian), Cienegas Terrace (0.6% Asian), Lake View (0% Asian), and Fort Clark Springs (0% Asian).

Laughlin AFB's Hispanic Population

208 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laughlin AFB is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Laughlin AFB ranks 1332nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has decreased from 15.1% to 13.0%.

Laughlin AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Val Verde Park (95.7% Hispanic), Del Rio (85.3% Hispanic), Cienegas Terrace (93.1% Hispanic), Lake View (74.2% Hispanic), and Fort Clark Springs (42.2% Hispanic).

Laughlin AFB's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laughlin AFB is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Laughlin AFB ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Laughlin AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Del Rio (0.4% Native American/Other).

Laughlin AFB's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Laughlin AFB, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laughlin AFB is higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Laughlin AFB ranks 819th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laughlin AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 145.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Laughlin AFB's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.5%.

Laughlin AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Val Verde Park (0.1% Multiracial), Del Rio (1.3% Multiracial), Cienegas Terrace (1.6% Multiracial), Lake View (0% Multiracial), and Fort Clark Springs (0% 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.