Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Laredo, TX vs San Marcos, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Laredo.
- People are 43.6% less likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 4.2 years younger in San Marcos.
 Laredo, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock64,812329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock24.938.4
 space3
 Population - 2010236,801  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,733285,036,114
 Population - 1990122,899  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock91.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now114.5%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,905.393.4
 Land Area104.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Laredo, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock20.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Laredo, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 White3.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.6%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock40.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Laredo, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Married Population49.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.2%50.2%
 Never Married38.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households72,692  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,05280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,483  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.8%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews
Stardust52 · Laredo, TX
Economy / Jobs
Over 9 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

   |    Reply
Stardust52 · Laredo, TX
HOT-----HOTTER------and as FLUFFY would say-------
Over 9 years ago

If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

   |    Reply
Bp · Ogden, UT
Lacks diversity
Over 13 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Laredo

See all reviews
Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews
Randall · San Marcos, TX
Wish I had researched more before buying here
Over 2 years ago

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

   |    Reply
Elizabeth · San Marcos, TX
No Place Like Home
Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

   |    Reply
Alisha · Sandpoint, ID
Fun college town
Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Clarkston, WashingtonLockney, TexasCompare
 Murrells Inlet, South CarolinaCary, North CarolinaCompare
 Fayetteville, North CarolinaDanbury, ConnecticutCompare
 Garland, TexasRowlett, TexasCompare
 Santa Monica, CaliforniaNampa, IdahoCompare
 Centralia, WashingtonChester, VirginiaCompare
 Concord, North CarolinaToccoa, GeorgiaCompare
 Austin, TexasMiami, TexasCompare
 Jaffrey, New HampshireCary, North CarolinaCompare
 Freeport, MaineBellevue, WashingtonCompare

Learn More About Laredo, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About San Marcos, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.