Demographics

Webb County Is Overwhelmingly Hispanic

About 95% of Webb County residents are Hispanic, reflecting a deep Tejano and Mexican heritage that shapes local culture, language, and politics.

Webb County History & Culture

About 95.3% of Webb County's population was Hispanic as of 2014, according to the Texas Handbook. Laredo is the county seat. The 2020 census counted 255,205 people living in Laredo. More than 90% of all county residents live in Laredo.

Spanish is spoken alongside English every day — in homes, businesses, and local government. The county's Tejano heritage goes back before Texas was a state. Many families have roots on both sides of the Rio Grande. That long, shared history makes Laredo feel different from most other large Texas cities.

Source to confirm: Texas Handbook Online – Webb County

More Webb County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Webb County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your home's value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

If you own and live in your home in Webb County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It's Worth

Qualifying ranch and farm land in Webb County can be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the Webb County Tax Office

Vehicle titles and registration renewals in Webb County go through the county tax assessor-collector's office, not a separate DMV office.

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