Lubbock County Summary

Life in Lubbock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lubbock County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lubbock County:

  • The population in Lubbock County is 314,633.

  • The median home value in Lubbock County is $208,139.

  • The median income in Lubbock County is $63,367.

  • The median rent in Lubbock County is $1,134.

  • The unemployment rate in Lubbock County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lubbock County is 17.2%.

  • The average high in Lubbock County is 81.8° and there are 40.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lubbock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lubbock County

Lubbock, TX Population 261,078

Wolfforth, TX Population 6,189

Slaton, TX Population 5,811

Abernathy, TX Population 3,108

Shallowater, TX Population 2,935

Idalou, TX Population 2,389

Ransom Canyon, TX Population 1,081

New Deal, TX Population 927

Buffalo Springs, TX Population 525

Map Of Lubbock County

Lubbock County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Lubbock County is 81.8°.

  • There are 77.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.7 inches of rain each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:37 hours of sun each day in Lubbock County.

StatLubbock County
Mean High81.8
Nice Days77.51
Rainfall40.7
Snowfall2.6
Sunny Hours7:37
81.8°
Average High
40.7
Inches of Rain

Lubbock County Photos

Abernathy Texas Plains Grain Elevator
Source: Wikipedia User Leaflet | CC BY-SA 3.0
Abernathy Tx
Source: Wikipedia User Fredlyfish4 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Idalou Street
Source: Public Domain
Lubbockskyline
Source: Wikipedia User user:Redraiderengineer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Silent Wings Museum Nov
Source: Wikipedia User Leaflet | CC BY-SA 3.0
Joyland Lubbocktx Paratrooper June Dscn
Source: Wikipedia User Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar | GFDL

Lubbock County Demographics

Population over time in Lubbock County

The current population in Lubbock County is 314,633. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 308,580 0.1%
2022 308,392 1.2%
2021 304,808 -

Gender in Lubbock County

  • Lubbock County is 50.7% female with 159,407 female residents.

  • Lubbock County is 49.3% male with 155,225 male residents.

Female
50.7% (159,407)
Male
49.3% (155,225)
Gender Lubbock County TX USA
Female 50.7% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.3% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Lubbock County

Lubbock County is:

  • 52.1% White with 164,080 White residents.

  • 6.7% African American with 21,230 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 488 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 7,365 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 194 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 735 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 7,934 Two Or More residents.

  • 35.8% Hispanic with 112,607 Hispanic residents.

White
52.1% (164,080)
African American
6.7% (21,230)
American Indian
0.2% (488)
Asian
2.3% (7,365)
Hawaiian
0.1% (194)
Other
0.2% (735)
Two Or More
2.5% (7,934)
Hispanic
35.8% (112,607)

Table: Lubbock County By Race

Race Lubbock County TX USA
White 52.1% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 6.7% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 2.3% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 35.8% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Lubbock County, Texas

  • 7.0% of households in Lubbock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Lubbock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Lubbock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Lubbock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Lubbock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Lubbock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Lubbock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Lubbock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lubbock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Lubbock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (22,059)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (13,326)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (25,420)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (26,665)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (38,609)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (54,099)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (40,141)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (49,113)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (19,429)
$200,000 or more
8.2% (25,767)
Income Lubbock County TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.2% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lubbock County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (18,877)
9-12th Grade
6% (18,877)
High School / GED
26% (81,804)
Some College
22% (69,219)
Associate's Degree
7% (22,024)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (62,926)
Master's Degree
9% (28,316)
Professional Degree
2% (6,292)
Doctorate Degree
2% (6,292)
Education Lubbock County TX USA
< 9th Grade 5% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 26% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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