Profile for Laredo, Texas, TX

Laredo is on the Rio Grande.

Established at a ford in the river in 1755.

Public transportation: Laredo Metro (See the transit and travel sections below.)

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 1,317. The number of murders and homicides was 29. The violent crime rate was 6.8 per 1,000 people.

Census 2000 highlights: Among major American cities, ranks No. 1 in percentage Hispanic population (94.1%)

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Local festivals include:

• AutMus Fest - Oct. 6, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Laredo attractions: El Mercado

Sports teams: Lobos (arena football), Bucks (CHL), Broncos (United League Baseball)

Historic sites and museums: Fort McIntosh, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Laredo Children's Museum, St. Augustine Church

Colleges and universities: Laredo Junior College, Texas A&M International University

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 95

Quotes:
Laredo was a sinister town that morning.
-- On the Road
Jack Kerouac

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Airports (1)

Archives (1)

Cemeteries (1)

Colleges (2)

Hotels (10)

Libraries (3)

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1% of Laredo residents report German ancestry, and 1% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Laredo ancestry & family history guide.

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• Webb County Ancestry forum
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Laredo was $11,084, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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15% of Laredo residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Laredo festival dates:

• AutMus Fest - Oct. 6, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Laredo include San Augustin de Laredo Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Laredo, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $368.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $915.

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Libraries in Laredo include Bruni Plaza Branch Library, Laredo Public Library, Santo Nino Branch Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Laredo include Laredo Morning Times

TV stations in Laredo include KGNS, KLDO, KVTV.

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Webb County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Laredo political report.

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The average commute time for Laredo workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 41 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Laredo between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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