Lubbock, TX

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2021 Population

255,537

0.574% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.8

0.334% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.4%

2.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,060

4.72% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,400

5.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

127,135

0.0819% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lubbock, TX had a population of 256k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $54,060. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lubbock, TX declined from 257,013 to 255,537, a −0.574% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,623 to $54,060, a 4.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lubbock, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.1%), White (Hispanic) (22.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.45%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.11%).

None of the households in Lubbock, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Lubbock, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lubbock, TX are Texas Tech University (9,710 degrees awarded in 2021), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,373 degrees), and Lubbock Christian University (363 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lubbock, TX was $156,400, and the homeownership rate was 51.1%.

Most people in Lubbock, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Lubbock, TX was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX

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Population & Diversity

Lubbock, TX is home to a population of 256k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.65% of Lubbock, TX residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2021, there were 2.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Lubbock, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k White (Hispanic) and 19.6k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Lubbock, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lubbock, TX was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lubbock, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lubbock, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 1.37k
White (Hispanic)
56.5k ± 2.48k
Two+ (Hispanic)
19.6k ± 1.92k

37.1%

Hispanic Population

94.8k people

37.1% of the people in Lubbock, TX are hispanic (94.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lubbock, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

6.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

7.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2021, 6.65% of Lubbock, TX residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lubbock, TX was 7.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lubbock, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,195 ± 358
Gulf War (2001-)
3,010 ± 451
Gulf War (1990s)
1,492 ± 237

Lubbock, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lubbock, TX employs 127k people. The largest industries in Lubbock, TX are Educational Services (19,249 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,811 people), and Retail Trade (15,245 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,458), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,799), and Public Administration ($52,449).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

127k

2021 Value

± 3,199

0.0819%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lubbock, TX grew at a rate of 0.0819%, from 127k employees to 127k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lubbock, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,612 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,728 people), and Management Occupations (12,627 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lubbock, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

127k

2021 Value

± 3,199

0.0819%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lubbock, TX grew at a rate of 0.0819%, from 127k employees to 127k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lubbock, TX, are Educational Services (19,249 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,811 people), and Retail Trade (15,245 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lubbock, TX, though some of these residents may live in Lubbock, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,045

Median earning men ± $1,457

$26,764

Median earning women ± $1,024

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,070), Public Administration ($59,387), and Information ($52,478).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,806), Public Administration ($40,491), and Wholesale Trade ($39,286).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lubbock, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lubbock, TX awarded 12,781 degrees. The student population of Lubbock, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,105 male students and 26,049 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lubbock, TX are White (6,981 and 57.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,205 and 26.4%), Black or African American (827 and 6.82%), and Asian (575 and 4.74%).

The largest universities in Lubbock, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas Tech University (9,710 and 76%), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,373 and 18.6%), and Lubbock Christian University (363 and 2.84%).

The most popular majors in Lubbock, TX are Registered Nursing (1,146 and 8.97%), General Business Administration & Management (358 and 2.8%), and General Psychology (357 and 2.79%).

The median tuition costs in Lubbock, TX are $24,700 for private four year colleges, and $7,800 and $20,274 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Lubbock, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 48,154 (45.9% men and 54.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 48,154 students enrolled in Lubbock, TX, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 25,715 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
968 degrees awarded
General Psychology
352 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
307 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lubbock, TX was Registered Nursing with 968 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lubbock, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas Tech University
9,710 degrees awarded
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2,373 degrees awarded
Lubbock Christian University
363 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas Tech University with 9,710 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,327 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lubbock, TX, which is 0.715 times less than the 7,454 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,981 degrees mean that there were 2.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,205 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,821) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lubbock, TX was $156,400 in 2021, which is 0.639 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $147,900 to $156,400, a 5.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Lubbock, TX is 51.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lubbock, TX have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lubbock, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lubbock, TX is $54,060. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lubbock, TX was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $120,278, followed by Census Tract 105.09 and Census Tract 105.04, with respective values of $106,585 and $102,629.

Housing

Property

$156,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,100

$50,980

Median Property Taxes

±$1,804

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lubbock, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lubbock, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.1%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.1% of the housing units in Lubbock, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lubbock, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4.03
Census Tract 105.09
Census Tract 105.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lubbock, TX was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $120,278, followed by Census Tract 105.09 and Census Tract 105.04, with respective values of $106,585 and $102,629.

The following map shows all of the places in Lubbock, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,060

Median Household Income

± $1,444

99.7k

Number of Households

± 2,755

In 2021, the median household income of the 99.7k households in Lubbock, TX grew to $54,060 from the previous year's value of $51,623.

The following chart displays the households in Lubbock, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lubbock, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (5.03%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Lubbock, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (5.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lubbock, TX have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Lubbock, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lubbock, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lubbock, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lubbock, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lubbock, TX (47.5k out of 245k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lubbock, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.6% of the population of Lubbock, TX has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 8.99% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lubbock County, TX see 1199 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.72% decrease from the previous year (1220 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1759 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 579 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lubbock County, TX.

1,199 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lubbock County, TX

Primary care physicians in Lubbock County, TX see an average of 1,199 patients per year. This represents a 1.72% decrease from the previous year (1,220 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lubbock County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 31.4% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

8.99%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lubbock, TX grew by 0.944% from 13.3% to 13.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lubbock, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.