Laughlin AFB, Texas
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Laughlin AFB is a town located in Val Verde County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,225.
The "town" is actually Laughlin Air Force Base.
Geography
Laughlin AFB is located at 29°20'52" North, 100°47'18" West (29.347888, -100.788290)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,225 people, 651 households, and 570 families residing in the town. The population density is 145.9/km² (377.6/mi²). There are 664 housing units at an average density of 43.5/km² (112.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 78.38% White, 10.65% African American, 0.27% Native American, 2.74% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 4.49% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. 12.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 651 households out of which 56.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.8% are married couples living together, 3.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 12.3% are non-families. 6.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.00 and the average family size is 3.18.
In the town the population is spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 23.6% from 18 to 24, 42.7% from 25 to 44, 2.5% from 45 to 64, and 0.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 130.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 136.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,625, and the median income for a family is $38,625. Males have a median income of $26,938 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,121. 4.6% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.