Los Fresnos is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Texas. With a population of 8,215 people and six associated neighborhoods, Los Fresnos is the 288th largest community in Texas. Los Fresnos has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Los Fresnos, where the median household income is $39,536.00.
Los Fresnos is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small city, Los Fresnos doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Los Fresnos rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.51% of adults 25 and older in Los Fresnos have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Los Fresnos in 2022 was $21,890, which is low income relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $87,560 for a family of four. However, Los Fresnos contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Los Fresnos also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 34.60% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Los Fresnos is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Los Fresnos home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. People of Hispanic or Latino origin are the most prevalent group in Los Fresnos, accounting for 89.94% of the city’s residents (people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race). The greatest number of Los Fresnos residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Los Fresnos include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and French.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Los Fresnos's cultural character, accounting for 19.80% of the city’s population.
The most common language spoken in Los Fresnos is Spanish. Other important languages spoken here include English and German/Yiddish.