Population 17,852 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Los Fresnos
Household size in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.66 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.73 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.51 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.53 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Los Fresnos are large by national standards, averaging 3.53 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Los Fresnos is young: half of its residents are under 34.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Los Fresnos: 18.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.8 points, even as the national share fell. Los Fresnos has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Los Fresnos
Renters in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.8% of households in Los Fresnos rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 59.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Los Fresnos as nationally: 11.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (9.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Los Fresnos is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $621 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $957 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$336 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Los Fresnos costs $957 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $336 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Los Fresnos
Bachelor's degrees in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Los Fresnos: 23.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.2% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Los Fresnos never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 14.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Los Fresnos has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Los Fresnos
| Period | Los Fresnos | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Los Fresnos than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Los Fresnos compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos | 3.53 | 34.1 | 18.3% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 2000 | $957 | 23.7% | 74.2% | 4.6% |
| Indian Lake | 3.01 | 35.0 | 13.8% | 38.1% | 20.0% | 1997 | $946 | 16.7% | 70.8% | 7.7% |
| Laureles | 3.59 | 33.1 | 24.6% | 49.2% | 15.9% | 2002 | $802 | 24.8% | 71.8% | 5.9% |
| Bayview | 2.99 | 41.4 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 12.6% | 2003 | $853 | 34.6% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| Olmito | 3.33 | 30.0 | 16.1% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 2011 | $1,415 | 33.6% | 83.5% | 2.0% |
| Rancho Viejo | 2.81 | 39.6 | 15.6% | 36.7% | 16.0% | 1985 | $1,589 | 54.9% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Lozano | 3.21 | 34.8 | 13.9% | 20.0% | 9.3% | 1994 | $781 | 17.5% | 64.1% | 3.2% |
| Villa Cavazos | 3.23 | 36.3 | 12.5% | 25.6% | 13.7% | 1992 | $1,349 | 19.3% | 65.3% | 4.7% |
| San Benito | 3.37 | 33.7 | 20.9% | 26.1% | 10.2% | 1991 | $892 | 14.0% | 66.8% | 6.5% |
| Brownsville | 3.31 | 31.7 | 18.5% | 38.0% | 8.2% | 1993 | $1,017 | 24.1% | 70.8% | 6.5% |
| Laguna Vista | 2.36 | 50.4 | 6.4% | 17.0% | 16.7% | 1998 | $752 | 33.7% | 87.7% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Los Fresnos. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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