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Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County, Texas. Lubbock County had 328,906 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 106 census tracts. GEOID 48303.
Lubbock County is one of the 6 counties of the Lubbock, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
328,906
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 310,639 · ACS 2020-2024: 318,884
Median household income
$64,155
±$1,951 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$214,100
±$3,952 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,178
±$17 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Lubbock County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 310,639 residents in Lubbock County. The Census Bureau estimates 328,906 for July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 318,884 over 896 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lubbock County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 318,884 | 30,188,424 | +14,076 |
| Households | 126,225±983 | 10,992,816 | +12,737 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.02 | 2.69 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 139,344±147 | 12,128,515 | +12,274 |
Lubbock County's population since 2000
From 242,628 in 2000 to 328,906 in 2025: up 35.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lubbock County?
Lubbock County holds 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Lubbock with 273,071 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lubbock | 257,141 | $60,895 |
|---|---|---|
| Slaton | 5,858 | $56,676 |
| Wolfforth | 5,521 | $106,250 |
| Shallowater | 2,964 | $89,107 |
| Idalou | 2,193 | $58,500 |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,189 | $113,950 |
| New DealGEOID 4850916 | 730 | $96,500 |
| Abernathy | 2,865 | $87,531 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeGEOID 4811155 | 468 | $101,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lubbock County?
The median resident of Lubbock County is 31.9 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.2%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lubbock County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9±0.2 | 35.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.2% | 39.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.5%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.7%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.8%±0.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9%±0.9 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±0.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.4%±0.9 pts | 33.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lubbock County earn?
Half of Lubbock County's 126,225 households earn less than $64,155 a year (±$1,951), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,524 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lubbock County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,155±$1,951 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,739±$2,333 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,808±$875 | $40,752 | +$1,445 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | −1.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±1.8 pts | 18.7% | −3.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7%±0.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±0.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lubbock County?
Owners occupy 55.5% of Lubbock County's occupied homes and renters 44.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 by its owner (±$3,952). The median renter pays $1,178 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lubbock County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,100±$3,952 | $283,800 | +$41,064 |
| Median gross rent | $1,178±$17 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±1.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,787±$38 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.5%±1.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 139,344±147 | 12,128,515 | +12,274 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8%±0.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lubbock County building?
Builders took permits for 2,858 new housing units across Lubbock County in 2025 (2,035 single-family), 8.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lubbock County get to work?
77.8% of Lubbock County's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Lubbock County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9%±0.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | +1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±1.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±0.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min±0.5 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Lubbock County's census tracts?
Lubbock County is divided into 106 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,950 (Tract 6.05) to $171,193 (Tract 104.22).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lubbock County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 82nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 254 |
| Median household income | 133rd of 253 |
| Median home value | 69th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 252 |
| Median age | 236th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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