Well known for its BBQ, paddling trail, watermelons, and oil, Luling has it all.
Luling is a community rich in history. Once known as “the toughest town in Texas,” Luling was established in 1874 with the westward progression of the railroad. Throughout the last century Luling has been a significant center of all that is Texas: starting with the railroad, leading to cattle, cotton, and oil. Preserving its history, Luling continues these traditions in the 21st century. Our natural resources have become an integral part of who we are today.
LULING | CALDWELL COUNTY | AUSTIN MSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2023 | 5,754 | 49,859 | 2,473,275 | |
| Population growth 2013-2023 | 2.7% | 27.3% | 31.3% | |
| Land area (sq. mi.) 2020 | 5.5 | 544.5 | 4,219.5 | |
| Median age 2024 | 37.8 | 37.3 | 35.5 | |
| Households 2024 | 2,101 | 16,146 | 992,698 | |
| Home ownership rate 2024 | 61.2% | 71.7% | 58.0% | |
| Median household income 2024 | $56,479 | $69,369 | $98,368 | |
| Per capita income 2024 | $25,473 | $31,094 | $54,422 | |
| High school grads 2024 | 78.3% | 83.1% | 92.9% | |
| College grads 2024 | 13.7% | 19.0% | 51.9% | |
| Labor force 2023 | — | 22,091 | 1,454,802 | |
| Unemployment rate 2023 | — | 3.5% | 3.3% | |
| Public school enrollment 2021-2022 | — | 7,777 | 328,852 | |
| High school graduates 2022 | — | 489 | 22,140 | |
| Retail sales 2023 | $220 mil. | $184 mil. | $48,390 mil. | |
| Business 2023 | Establishments | — | 877 | 76,406 |
| Employment | — | 10,037 | 1,248,890 | |
| Average salary | — | $50,221 | $84,375 | |
| Mfg.business 2023 | Establishments | — | 36 | 2,239 |
| Employment | — | 493 | 72,133 | |
| Average salary | — | $60,501 | $126,226 | |
Source: Texas Comptroller for retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and salaries; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; ESRI for 2024 demographic estimates; and U.S. Census Bureau for all other data.
- Contact: Trey Bailey, Executive Director
- Phone: 830.875.3214 x304
- Email: ledc@austin.rr.com
- Website: www.cityofluling.net