Lubbock County, TX

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Lubbock County Overview

311,509
TOTAL POPULATION
154,200
MALE POPULATION
157,309
FEMALE POPULATION
98.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,700
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,054
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,911
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,199
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
161,675
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lubbock County Area Codes

Race in Lubbock County

The most populous races in Lubbock County are White / Caucasian (216,279 | 69.4%), Hispanic or Latino (114,767 | 36.8%), and Two or more Races (41,268 | 13.3%).
Race in Lubbock County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,4982.4%
Black / African American22,2617.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific3640.1%
Hispanic or Latino114,76736.8%
Native / Alaskan2,0120.6%
White / Caucasian216,27969.4%
Two or more Races41,26813.3%
Some other Race21,8277.0%
Total311,509100.0%

Ancestry in Lubbock County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lubbock County are Mexican (93,587 | 30.0%), English (26,622 | 8.6%), German (26,270 | 8.4%), Irish (20,635 | 6.6%), and American (15,887 | 5.1%), together accounting for 58.7% of all Lubbock County residents.
Ancestry in Lubbock County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African9340.3%
Alaska Native50.0%
Albanian110.0%
Alsatian140.0%
American15,8875.1%
Apache3360.1%
Arab1,0490.3%
Argentinean410.0%
Armenian330.0%
Australian220.0%
Austrian2980.1%
Bahamian70.0%
Barbadian90.0%
Basque80.0%
Belgian340.0%
Bhutanese4320.1%
Blackfeet2240.1%
Bolivian540.0%
Brazilian2080.1%
British1,9920.6%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese8380.3%
Cajun610.0%
Cambodian90.0%
Canadian4740.2%
Cape Verdean170.0%
Celtic480.0%
Central American2,6480.9%
Central American Indian1870.1%
Cherokee1,1330.4%
Cheyenne480.0%
Chickasaw1140.0%
Chilean720.0%
Chippewa240.0%
Choctaw4410.1%
Colombian4820.2%
Comanche2840.1%
Costa Rican340.0%
Creek540.0%
Croatian180.0%
Crow30.0%
Cuban3030.1%
Czech9900.3%
Czechoslovakian1860.1%
Danish5840.2%
Dominican490.0%
Dutch1,4540.5%
Dutch West Indian2990.1%
Eastern European2400.1%
Ecuadorian1560.1%
Egyptian1350.0%
English26,6228.6%
Ethiopian7440.2%
European4,7761.5%
Fijian340.0%
Filipino500.0%
Finnish710.0%
French3,5341.1%
French American Indian170.0%
French Canadian3820.1%
German26,2708.4%
German Russian760.0%
Ghanaian1470.1%
Greek2250.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1260.0%
Guatemalan5720.2%
Guyanese30.0%
Haitian2440.1%
Honduran5580.2%
Hungarian1820.1%
Icelander240.0%
Indian (Asian)2,3080.7%
Indonesian80.0%
Iranian1420.1%
Iraqi70.0%
Irish20,6356.6%
Iroquois40.0%
Israeli590.0%
Italian3,9001.3%
Jamaican1560.1%
Japanese2440.1%
Jordanian500.0%
Kenyan1290.0%
Korean2,1530.7%
Laotian1160.0%
Latvian120.0%
Lebanese3420.1%
Lithuanian940.0%
Luxembourger200.0%
Malaysian380.0%
Menominee310.0%
Mexican93,58730.0%
Mexican American Indian2400.1%
Moroccan120.0%
Native Hawaiian2210.1%
Navajo490.0%
Nicaraguan120.0%
Nigerian5260.2%
Northern European3470.1%
Norwegian1,6390.5%
Osage70.0%
Pakistani2130.1%
Panamanian860.0%
Paraguayan270.0%
Pennsylvania German2100.1%
Peruvian5510.2%
Polish1,3710.4%
Portuguese2460.1%
Potawatomi320.0%
Pueblo50.0%
Puerto Rican1,5260.5%
Romanian250.0%
Russian4840.2%
Salvadoran1,3860.4%
Samoan2680.1%
Scandinavian8160.3%
Scotch-Irish2,8920.9%
Scottish5,5761.8%
Seminole450.0%
Serbian110.0%
Shoshone80.0%
Sierra Leonean540.0%
Slavic100.0%
Slovak800.0%
Slovene1530.1%
Somali430.0%
South African170.0%
South American1,5670.5%
South American Indian360.0%
Spaniard1,9910.6%
Spanish2,9811.0%
Spanish American3640.1%
Spanish American Indian60.0%
Sri Lankan7930.3%
Subsaharan African3,1111.0%
Swedish1,6480.5%
Swiss5500.2%
Syrian70.0%
Thai1,3050.4%
Tlingit-Haida80.0%
Tohono O'Odham60.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian460.0%
Turkish2090.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander160.0%
Ugandan250.0%
Ukrainian2700.1%
Uruguayan440.0%
Venezuelan1400.0%
Vietnamese890.0%
Welsh2,0470.7%
Yaqui790.0%
Yup'ik90.0%
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Immigrants in Lubbock County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lubbock County came from Latin America (9,686 | 3.1%), Central America (8,197 | 2.6%), Mexico (6,750 | 2.2%), Asia (5,666 | 1.8%), and Africa (2,103 | 0.7%), together accounting for 10.4% of all Lubbock County residents.
Immigrants in Lubbock County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan50.0%
Africa2,1030.7%
Argentina110.0%
Asia5,6661.8%
Australia220.0%
Bahamas70.0%
Bangladesh920.0%
Belarus780.0%
Belgium70.0%
Bolivia490.0%
Brazil1390.0%
Bulgaria150.0%
Cambodia220.0%
Cameroon3970.1%
Canada6850.2%
Caribbean3420.1%
Central America8,1972.6%
Chile160.0%
China1,5450.5%
Colombia1690.1%
Cuba1200.0%
Dominica260.0%
Eastern Africa6240.2%
Eastern Asia2,0500.7%
Eastern Europe4540.2%
Ecuador260.0%
Egypt1810.1%
El Salvador6210.2%
England1610.1%
Ethiopia3600.1%
Europe1,0670.3%
Fiji90.0%
France340.0%
Germany1370.0%
Ghana490.0%
Greece30.0%
Guatemala2150.1%
Guyana30.0%
Honduras4790.2%
Hong Kong400.0%
Hungary230.0%
India8380.3%
Indonesia660.0%
Iran1980.1%
Iraq140.0%
Ireland110.0%
Israel360.0%
Italy150.0%
Jamaica740.0%
Japan1300.0%
Jordan630.0%
Kenya1420.1%
Korea3750.1%
Kuwait420.0%
Latin America9,6863.1%
Lebanon780.0%
Liberia90.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia120.0%
Mexico6,7502.2%
Micronesia80.0%
Middle Africa4140.1%
Morocco100.0%
Nepal2030.1%
Netherlands120.0%
Nicaragua340.0%
Nigeria4010.1%
Northern Africa3670.1%
Northern Europe3560.1%
Norway210.0%
Oceania1370.0%
Pakistan860.0%
Panama980.0%
Peru3340.1%
Philippines9050.3%
Poland390.0%
Romania80.0%
Russia2490.1%
Saudi Arabia450.0%
Singapore60.0%
South Africa670.0%
South America1,1470.4%
South Central Asia1,5490.5%
South Eastern Asia1,6320.5%
Southern Europe670.0%
Spain490.0%
Sri Lanka1270.0%
Sudan410.0%
Sweden620.0%
Syria70.0%
Taiwan1140.0%
Thailand1350.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1150.0%
Turkey1170.0%
Uganda250.0%
Ukraine180.0%
Uruguay110.0%
Venezuela3890.1%
Vietnam4780.2%
Western Africa4590.2%
Western Asia4260.1%
Western Europe1900.1%
Yemen150.0%
Zimbabwe350.0%
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Sex and Age in Lubbock County

Sex and Age in Lubbock County

The most populous age groups in Lubbock County are 20 to 24 Years (19,978 | 13.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (18,790 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,027 (6.5%)9,664 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years10,791 (7.0%)9,856 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years10,382 (6.7%)10,466 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years13,288 (8.6%)13,292 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years19,978 (13.0%)18,790 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years12,209 (7.9%)11,665 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years10,509 (6.8%)10,307 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years10,449 (6.8%)10,112 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years8,921 (5.8%)8,854 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years7,670 (5.0%)7,958 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years7,450 (4.8%)7,740 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years6,407 (4.2%)8,083 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years8,798 (5.7%)8,251 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years5,937 (3.8%)7,178 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years4,934 (3.2%)5,434 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years2,990 (1.9%)3,906 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,772 (1.1%)2,756 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,688 (1.1%)2,997 (1.9%)
Total154,200 (100.0%)157,309 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lubbock County

Median Family Size in Lubbock County

The median family size in Lubbock County is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (51,316 | 70.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,580 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lubbock County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple51,316 (70.6%)3.18
Single Male/Father5,580 (7.7%)2.51
Single Female/Mother15,752 (21.7%)3.09
Total Families72,648 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Lubbock County

The median household size in Lubbock County is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15,752 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (49,037 | 40.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lubbock County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple51,316 (42.2%)3.20
Single Male/Father5,580 (4.6%)2.80
Single Female/Mother15,752 (12.9%)3.29
Non-family49,037 (40.3%)1.36
Total Households121,685 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lubbock County

Out of a total of 121,685 households in Lubbock County, 72,648 (59.7%) are family households, while 49,037 (40.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 31,642, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 35,583.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lubbock County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-35,583 (29.2%)
2-Person Households31,642 (26.0%)9,506 (7.8%)
3-Person Households16,128 (13.3%)2,580 (2.1%)
4-Person Households14,019 (11.5%)1,304 (1.1%)
5-Person Households7,264 (6.0%)64 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,396 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,199 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72,648 (59.7%)49,037 (40.3%)

Female Fertility in Lubbock County

Fertility by Age in Lubbock County

Average fertility rate in Lubbock County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years187 (4.3%)14.0
20 to 34 years3,499 (80.0%)86.0
35 to 50 years686 (15.7%)24.0
Total4,372 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lubbock County

59.9% of women with births (4,372) in Lubbock County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 57.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lubbock County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years80 (42.8%)107 (57.2%)
20 to 34 years2,071 (59.2%)1,428 (40.8%)
35 to 50 years465 (67.8%)221 (32.2%)
Total2,619 (59.9%)1,753 (40.1%)

Fertility by Education in Lubbock County

Average fertility rate in Lubbock County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lubbock County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School532 (12.2%)49.0
High School Diploma1,159 (26.5%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree1,431 (32.7%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree755 (17.3%)49.0
Graduate Degree495 (11.3%)67.0
Total4,372 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lubbock County

40.1% of women with births in Lubbock County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 70.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lubbock County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School157 (29.5%)375 (70.5%)
High School Diploma518 (44.7%)641 (55.3%)
College or Associate's Degree837 (58.5%)594 (41.5%)
Bachelor's Degree633 (83.8%)122 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree472 (95.4%)23 (4.6%)
Total2,619 (59.9%)1,753 (40.1%)

Income in Lubbock County

Income Overview in Lubbock County

Per Capita Income in Lubbock County is $33,700, while median incomes of families and households are $81,054 and $61,911 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income311,509$33,700
Median Family Income72,648$81,054
Mean Family Income72,648$105,376
Median Household Income121,685$61,911
Mean Household Income121,685$85,341
Income Deficit72,648$11,199
Wage / Income Gap (%)311,50932.42%
Wage / Income Gap ($)311,50967.58¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index311,5090.48

Earnings by Sex in Lubbock County

Average Earnings in Lubbock County are $34,241, $41,248 for men and $27,875 for women, a difference of 32.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Lubbock County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male90,303 (52.3%)$41,248
Female82,354 (47.7%)$27,875
Total172,657 (100.0%)$34,241

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lubbock County

The most common earnings brackets in Lubbock County are $100,000+ for men (13,540 | 15.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (6,326 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lubbock County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,821 (5.3%)5,252 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,373 (3.7%)4,605 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,313 (3.7%)4,764 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,251 (2.5%)3,127 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,901 (3.2%)3,583 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,430 (2.7%)3,450 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,512 (2.8%)3,181 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,900 (2.1%)2,910 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,320 (2.6%)2,952 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,480 (2.8%)3,805 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,954 (5.5%)6,326 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,627 (6.2%)5,409 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,958 (5.5%)3,992 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,601 (5.1%)3,922 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,211 (4.7%)4,123 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,214 (3.6%)2,941 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,250 (8.0%)5,740 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,565 (5.1%)3,569 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,082 (10.1%)4,744 (5.8%)
$100,000+13,540 (15.0%)3,959 (4.8%)
Total90,303 (100.0%)82,354 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County

Average earnings in Lubbock County are $53,450 for men and $35,701 for women, a difference of 33.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,194, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,178. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,442, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,997.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,178$16,997
High School Diploma$41,701$28,815
College or Associate's Degree$48,379$33,418
Bachelor's Degree$72,951$50,056
Graduate Degree$88,194$60,442
Total$53,450$35,701

Family Income in Lubbock County

Family Income Brackets in Lubbock County

According to the Lubbock County family income data, there are 13,876 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,816 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lubbock County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,8333.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8162.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0685.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995,3767.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997,1929.9%
$50,000 to $74,99912,06016.6%
$75,000 to $99,99911,40615.7%
$100,000 to $149,99913,87619.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,6119.1%
$200,000+7,41010.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lubbock County

4-person families (13,441 | 18.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lubbock County with $98,880 per family, while 2-person families (34,011 | 46.8%) have the highest median income of $36,189 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lubbock County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families34,011 (46.8%)$72,378
3-Person Families15,630 (21.5%)$80,038
4-Person Families13,441 (18.5%)$98,880
5-Person Families6,255 (8.6%)$94,952
6-Person Families2,248 (3.1%)$81,894
7+ Person Families1,063 (1.5%)$79,031
Total72,648 (100.0%)$81,054

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lubbock County

The median family income in Lubbock County is $81,054, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,581) having the highest median family income of $118,802, while families with no earners (9,173) have the lowest median family income of $40,449, accounting for 10.4% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lubbock County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,173 (12.6%)$40,449
1 Earner23,047 (31.7%)$55,221
2 Earners32,847 (45.2%)$100,410
3+ Earners7,581 (10.4%)$118,802
Total72,648 (100.0%)$81,054

Household Income in Lubbock County

Household Income Brackets in Lubbock County

With 20,443 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lubbock County, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 5,963 households (4.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lubbock County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,7617.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995,9634.9%
$15,000 to $24,99910,2228.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910,7088.8%
$35,000 to $49,99914,72412.1%
$50,000 to $74,99920,44316.8%
$75,000 to $99,99916,54913.6%
$100,000 to $149,99918,00914.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997,5446.2%
$200,000+8,7617.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lubbock County

The median household income in Lubbock County is $61,911, with the highest median household income of $81,929 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,813 households (29.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,192, with 16,113 households (13.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lubbock County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16,113 (13.2%)$28,192
25 to 44 Years44,070 (36.2%)$70,997
45 to 64 Years35,813 (29.4%)$81,929
65+ Years25,689 (21.1%)$53,033
Total121,685 (100.0%)$61,911

Poverty in Lubbock County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lubbock County

With 16.5% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Lubbock County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,348 males (40.8%) and 9,187 females (42.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,347 (23.9%)1,756 (18.3%)
5 Years353 (17.4%)246 (11.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,304 (17.8%)1,773 (15.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,014 (16.6%)1,066 (16.4%)
15 Years369 (20.2%)288 (14.4%)
16 and 17 Years649 (15.2%)783 (19.3%)
18 to 24 Years9,348 (40.8%)9,187 (42.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,287 (10.5%)3,898 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,570 (8.3%)2,288 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,357 (9.2%)1,929 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,254 (8.4%)1,598 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years983 (9.3%)1,443 (11.6%)
75 Years and over493 (7.9%)889 (9.6%)
Total24,328 (16.5%)27,144 (17.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lubbock County

According to the poverty statistics in Lubbock County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.1% of males and 90.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,452 (76.0%)7,850 (81.7%)
5 Years1,676 (82.6%)1,966 (88.9%)
6 to 11 Years10,667 (82.2%)9,723 (84.6%)
12 to 14 Years5,109 (83.4%)5,429 (83.6%)
15 Years1,454 (79.8%)1,707 (85.6%)
16 and 17 Years3,608 (84.8%)3,284 (80.7%)
18 to 24 Years13,559 (59.2%)12,497 (57.6%)
25 to 34 Years19,577 (89.5%)17,929 (82.1%)
35 to 44 Years17,323 (91.7%)16,557 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years13,391 (90.8%)13,700 (87.7%)
55 to 64 Years13,641 (91.6%)14,633 (90.1%)
65 to 74 Years9,624 (90.7%)11,014 (88.4%)
75 Years and over5,732 (92.1%)8,405 (90.4%)
Total122,813 (83.5%)124,694 (82.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lubbock County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lubbock County show that 4.8% or 2,458 of the total 51,316 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.0%, comprising of 107 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 756 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lubbock County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children27,183 (95.2%)1,363 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children16,475 (95.6%)756 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children4,841 (95.4%)232 (4.6%)
5 or more Children359 (77.0%)107 (23.0%)
Total48,858 (95.2%)2,458 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lubbock County

According to the poverty data in Lubbock County, 16.0% or 890 single-father households and 30.1% or 4,741 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (22.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 179 households (74.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lubbock County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children398 (15.1%)513 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children431 (16.4%)2,967 (36.7%)
3 or 4 Children53 (19.3%)1,082 (48.3%)
5 or more Children8 (22.9%)179 (74.6%)
Total890 (16.0%)4,741 (30.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lubbock County

The poverty data for Lubbock County shows that 2,458 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 5,631 of the single-parent households (26.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 households (23.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 187 household (68.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lubbock County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,363 (4.8%)911 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children756 (4.4%)3,398 (31.7%)
3 or 4 Children232 (4.6%)1,135 (45.2%)
5 or more Children107 (23.0%)187 (68.0%)
Total2,458 (4.8%)5,631 (26.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Lubbock County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lubbock County

Among the 151,356 employed individuals in Lubbock County, private company employees (99,496 | 65.7%), state government employees (13,445 | 8.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (11,019 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lubbock County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees99,49665.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,1172.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,4076.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,0197.3%
Local Government Employees10,9627.2%
State Government Employees13,4458.9%
Federal Government Employees2,6861.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2240.2%
Total151,356100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lubbock County

According to the labor force statistics for Lubbock County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (246,456), 65.6% or 161,675 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 7,437 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.8% or 17,652 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.9% or 1,102 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,540 (37.6%)1,102 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Years27,603 (71.2%)1,794 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years19,911 (83.4%)856 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years17,652 (84.8%)724 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years32,164 (83.9%)1,094 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years24,870 (80.7%)920 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years10,694 (73.8%)160 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years11,031 (64.7%)353 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,468 (31.8%)329 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,708 (10.6%)56 (3.3%)
Total161,675 (65.6%)7,437 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County

According to labor force statistics for Lubbock County, 80.0% of individuals (116,306) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (145,383) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 4,071 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.4% or 41,323 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 1,309 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,531 (58.8%)537 (3.7%)
High School Diploma28,462 (76.4%)1,714 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree38,007 (83.0%)2,015 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,323 (86.4%)957 (2.0%)
Total116,306 (80.0%)5,088 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lubbock County are Community & Social Service (20,768 | 13.5%), Management (16,106 | 10.5%), Education Instruction & Library (13,993 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,979 | 7.1%), and Business & Financial (6,809 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lubbock County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lubbock County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (69.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,483 (58.9%)6,623 (41.1%)
Business & Financial3,170 (46.6%)3,639 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,122 (79.8%)1,293 (20.2%)
Computers & Mathematics2,427 (78.7%)658 (21.3%)
Architecture & Engineering1,874 (90.0%)207 (10.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science821 (65.7%)428 (34.3%)
Community & Social Service 8,082 (38.9%)12,686 (61.1%)
Education, Arts & Media1,058 (33.4%)2,113 (66.6%)
Legal Services & Support757 (54.5%)632 (45.5%)
Education Instruction & Library5,204 (37.2%)8,789 (62.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,063 (48.0%)1,152 (52.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,404 (31.0%)7,575 (69.0%)
Health Technologists2,052 (30.2%)4,751 (69.8%)
Total (Category)29,261 (47.9%)31,816 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lubbock County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,477 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (5,186 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,090 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (3,570 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (3,466 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Lubbock County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lubbock County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.8%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.9%), Personal Care & Service (77.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support988 (19.1%)4,198 (80.9%)
Security & Protection2,614 (75.4%)852 (24.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,032 (68.4%)476 (31.6%)
Law Enforcement1,582 (80.8%)376 (19.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,520 (47.7%)4,957 (52.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,542 (49.9%)2,548 (50.1%)
Personal Care & Service801 (22.4%)2,769 (77.6%)
Total (Category)11,465 (42.8%)15,324 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lubbock County are Office & Administration (17,794 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (17,130 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lubbock County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,922 (52.1%)8,208 (47.9%)
Office & Administration4,719 (26.5%)13,075 (73.5%)
Total (Category)13,641 (39.1%)21,283 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lubbock County are Construction & Extraction (8,196 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,973 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (284 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lubbock County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry257 (90.5%)27 (9.5%)
Construction & Extraction7,838 (95.6%)358 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,723 (95.0%)250 (5.0%)
Total (Category)12,818 (95.3%)635 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lubbock County are Production (6,553 | 4.3%), Transportation (5,566 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (5,445 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lubbock County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lubbock County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,194 (79.3%)1,359 (20.7%)
Transportation4,817 (86.5%)749 (13.5%)
Material Moving3,598 (66.1%)1,847 (33.9%)
Total (Category)13,609 (77.5%)3,955 (22.5%)
Total (Overall)80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lubbock County

Employment Industries in Lubbock County

The major employment industries in Lubbock County include Educational Services (22,596 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (21,977 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (18,659 | 12.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (14,012 | 9.1%), and Construction (10,845 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Lubbock County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lubbock County

The Lubbock County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.4%), Utilities (87.3%), and Construction (87.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.4%), Enterprise Management (63.9%), and Educational Services (61.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lubbock County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,199 (84.5%)220 (15.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,110 (92.4%)173 (7.6%)
Construction9,436 (87.0%)1,409 (13.0%)
Manufacturing6,241 (75.9%)1,983 (24.1%)
Wholesale Trade3,608 (77.9%)1,021 (22.1%)
Retail Trade9,737 (52.2%)8,922 (47.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,452 (74.2%)1,550 (25.8%)
Utilities912 (87.3%)133 (12.7%)
Information1,642 (57.3%)1,222 (42.7%)
Finance & Insurance2,827 (39.3%)4,375 (60.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,352 (44.5%)1,687 (55.5%)
Professional & Scientific4,559 (59.4%)3,114 (40.6%)
Enterprise Management70 (36.1%)124 (63.9%)
Administrative & Support2,621 (54.5%)2,187 (45.5%)
Educational Services8,808 (39.0%)13,788 (61.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,620 (25.6%)16,357 (74.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,003 (59.0%)696 (41.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,423 (45.8%)7,589 (54.2%)
Public Administration3,978 (62.4%)2,402 (37.7%)
Total80,794 (52.5%)73,013 (47.5%)

Education in Lubbock County

School Enrollment in Lubbock County

The most common levels of schooling among the 99,440 students in Lubbock County are college / undergraduate (34,002 | 34.2%), elementary school (16,304 | 16.4%), and high school (16,276 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Lubbock County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,4834.5%
Kindergarten4,5054.5%
Elementary School16,30416.4%
Middle School16,14916.2%
High School16,27616.4%
College / Undergraduate34,00234.2%
Graduate / Professional7,7217.8%
Total99,440100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lubbock County

Out of a total of 99,440 students who are enrolled in schools in Lubbock County, 11,436 (11.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 88,004 (88.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,447 (40.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,437 (92.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lubbock County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,124 (59.5%)1,447 (40.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,228 (89.0%)2,120 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18,563 (91.2%)1,785 (8.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,811 (90.1%)1,192 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10,406 (90.4%)1,106 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19,832 (89.6%)2,302 (10.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,437 (92.0%)562 (8.0%)
35 Years and over2,618 (74.3%)907 (25.7%)
Total88,004 (88.5%)11,436 (11.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lubbock County

Business (12,186 | 18.8%), education (9,643 | 14.9%), science & technology (7,261 | 11.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (6,853 | 10.6%), and arts & humanities (5,396 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 64,859 individuals in Lubbock County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lubbock County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,8292.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,85310.6%
Physical & Health Sciences2,0343.1%
Psychology2,1003.2%
Social Sciences3,1994.9%
Engineering2,9384.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies5610.9%
Science & Technology7,26111.2%
Business12,18618.8%
Education9,64314.9%
Literature & Languages2,4523.8%
Liberal Arts & History3,4275.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2,2073.4%
Communications2,7734.3%
Arts & Humanities5,3968.3%
Total64,859100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lubbock County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lubbock County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lubbock County are males with 2 vehicles (34,528, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (30,012, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lubbock County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,502 (3.2%)2,006 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle16,619 (21.0%)17,810 (25.4%)
2 Vehicles34,528 (43.6%)30,012 (42.8%)
3 Vehicles16,950 (21.4%)14,051 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles6,468 (8.2%)4,624 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2,141 (2.7%)1,548 (2.2%)
Total79,208 (100.0%)70,051 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lubbock County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lubbock County are 15 to 19 minutes (39,821 commuters, 27.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (37,303 commuters, 26.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (25,030 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Lubbock County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5,4273.8%
5 to 9 Minutes25,03017.5%
10 to 14 Minutes37,30326.2%
15 to 19 Minutes39,82127.9%
20 to 24 Minutes16,29011.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3,6422.5%
30 to 34 Minutes6,4374.5%
35 to 39 Minutes8730.6%
40 to 44 Minutes6360.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2,4731.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4101.7%
90 or more Minutes2,2551.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Lubbock County

The most common commute times in Lubbock County are 15 to 19 minutes (21,263 commuters, 28.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (18,558 commuters, 27.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lubbock County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,430 (3.2%)2,997 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes12,713 (16.9%)12,317 (18.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes19,021 (25.3%)18,282 (27.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes21,263 (28.3%)18,558 (27.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,439 (11.2%)7,851 (11.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,813 (2.4%)1,829 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,589 (4.8%)2,848 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes538 (0.7%)335 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes457 (0.6%)179 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,515 (2.0%)958 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,636 (2.2%)774 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes1,734 (2.3%)521 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lubbock County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lubbock County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (14,728, 19.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (15,162, 22.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lubbock County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,871 (3.8%)1,480 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,165 (2.9%)1,005 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,708 (3.6%)1,762 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,305 (5.7%)2,828 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,668 (7.5%)4,963 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,361 (15.1%)9,569 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14,728 (19.6%)15,162 (22.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,210 (12.3%)8,372 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,055 (5.4%)3,866 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,382 (5.8%)5,782 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,678 (2.2%)2,005 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM569 (0.8%)606 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,084 (6.8%)5,092 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,364 (8.5%)4,957 (7.3%)
Total75,148 (100.0%)67,449 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lubbock County

Of the total 121,685 dwellings in Lubbock County, owner-occupied units account for 67,644 (55.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 54,041 (44.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lubbock County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67,64455.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units54,04144.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units121,685100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lubbock County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household35,58329.2%
2-Person Household41,14833.8%
3-Person Household18,70815.4%
4+ Person Household26,24621.6%
Total Housing Units121,685100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lubbock County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,256 (42.9%)20,327 (57.1%)
2-Person Household25,186 (61.2%)15,962 (38.8%)
3-Person Household10,966 (58.6%)7,742 (41.4%)
4+ Person Household16,236 (61.9%)10,010 (38.1%)
Total Housing Units67,644 (55.6%)54,041 (44.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lubbock County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,822 (49.5%)5,950 (50.5%)
High School Diploma14,669 (52.7%)13,186 (47.3%)
College/Associate Degree20,632 (50.4%)20,291 (49.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,521 (64.5%)14,614 (35.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lubbock County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38,89432.0%
35 to 44 Years21,28917.5%
45 to 54 Years16,88913.9%
55 to 64 Years18,92415.5%
65 to 74 Years15,06112.4%
75 to 84 Years7,6056.2%
85 Years and Over3,0232.5%
Total121,685100.0%

Housing Finances in Lubbock County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lubbock County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lubbock County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied67,644 (55.6%)$88,036
Renter-Occupied54,041 (44.4%)$40,172
Average121,685 (100.0%)$61,911

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lubbock County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lubbock County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,300 (1.9%)3,774 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999857 (1.3%)2,785 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,719 (2.5%)4,197 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,597 (2.4%)3,740 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,415 (2.1%)3,513 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,297 (6.4%)6,376 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,571 (9.7%)8,154 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,405 (15.4%)10,090 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,780 (15.9%)5,772 (10.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,966 (20.6%)4,091 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more14,737 (21.8%)1,549 (2.9%)
Total67,644 (100.0%)54,041 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lubbock County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lubbock County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,815 (5.6%)558 (1.0%)
$300 to $4997,702 (11.4%)1,282 (2.4%)
$500 to $79911,052 (16.3%)9,014 (16.7%)
$800 to $9995,737 (8.5%)10,888 (20.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,769 (21.8%)20,053 (37.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,514 (17.0%)7,588 (14.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,818 (8.6%)1,566 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,249 (4.8%)729 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more3,988 (5.9%)481 (0.9%)
Total67,644 (100.0%)54,041 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lubbock County

Housing Structures in Lubbock County

Housing Structures in Lubbock County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82,52767.8%
Single Unit, Attached3,3382.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,3582.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,2124.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,1504.2%
10 or more Apartments16,20913.3%
Mobile Home / Other5,8914.8%
Total121,685100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lubbock County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lubbock County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached61,830 (74.9%)20,697 (25.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,093 (32.7%)2,245 (67.3%)
2 Unit Apartments299 (8.9%)3,059 (91.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13 (0.3%)5,199 (99.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments97 (1.9%)5,053 (98.1%)
10 or more Apartments55 (0.3%)16,154 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other4,257 (72.3%)1,634 (27.7%)
Total67,644 (55.6%)54,041 (44.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lubbock County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lubbock County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room135 (0.2%)1,745 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,482 (2.2%)14,131 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,164 (32.8%)25,835 (47.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,044 (41.5%)10,366 (19.2%)
8 or more Rooms15,819 (23.4%)1,964 (3.6%)
Total67,644 (100.0%)54,041 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lubbock County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lubbock County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas39,528 (58.4%)15,097 (27.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,263 (1.9%)771 (1.4%)
Electricity26,180 (38.7%)37,630 (69.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene82 (0.1%)26 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)16 (0.0%)
All other Fuels448 (0.7%)158 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used143 (0.2%)343 (0.6%)
Total67,644 (100.0%)54,041 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lubbock County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lubbock County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,334 (2.0%)5,509 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle16,764 (24.8%)25,508 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles31,176 (46.1%)16,747 (31.0%)
3 or more Vehicles18,370 (27.2%)6,277 (11.6%)
Total67,644 (100.0%)54,041 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lubbock County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lubbock County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units29,63338,011
Median Property Value$154,500$207,300
Median Household Income$65,436$10,496
Monthly Housing Costs$612$3,893
Real Estate Taxes$2,129$973

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,190 (14.1%)1,161 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,848 (19.7%)2,677 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,913 (50.3%)24,718 (65.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,212 (10.8%)6,700 (17.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999924 (3.1%)1,627 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999282 (0.9%)780 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more264 (0.9%)348 (0.9%)
Total29,633 (100.0%)38,011 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,438 (4.9%)133 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,217 (10.9%)719 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,878 (9.7%)1,514 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,710 (12.5%)1,419 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,287 (17.8%)2,861 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,248 (14.3%)5,118 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,614 (15.6%)6,532 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more4,241 (14.3%)9,352 (24.6%)
Total29,633 (100.0%)38,011 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lubbock County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lubbock County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,589 (45.9%)103,661 (272.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,391 (18.2%)18,171 (47.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,156 (10.6%)9,456 (24.9%)
4.0x or more7,035 (23.7%)4,209 (11.1%)
Total29,633 (100.0%)38,011 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lubbock County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,635 (22.4%)299 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4994,438 (15.0%)2,297 (6.0%)
$800 to $1,49917,000 (57.4%)3,156 (8.3%)
Total29,633 (100.0%)38,011 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lubbock County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lubbock County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22,056 (92.2%)1,876 (7.8%)
6 to 18 Years50,975 (91.2%)4,936 (8.8%)
19 to 25 Years41,228 (82.7%)8,602 (17.3%)
26 to 34 Years29,987 (75.3%)9,837 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years30,161 (80.3%)7,382 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years25,570 (84.2%)4,807 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years27,355 (87.9%)3,771 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years22,846 (99.1%)218 (0.9%)
75 Years and older15,467 (99.7%)52 (0.3%)
Total265,645 (86.5%)41,481 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lubbock County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lubbock County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22,056 (92.2%)1,876 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen50,975 (91.2%)4,936 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,228 (82.7%)8,602 (17.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lubbock County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lubbock County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00037,078 (81.7%)8,294 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99941,731 (81.5%)9,458 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99942,862 (81.6%)9,692 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,244 (86.4%)6,313 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over95,667 (93.4%)6,790 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lubbock County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,777 (45.0%)12,724 (53.2%)
6 to 18 Years18,708 (33.5%)35,040 (62.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,029 (8.1%)38,295 (76.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,557 (11.4%)26,898 (67.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,461 (9.2%)27,990 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,134 (13.6%)22,636 (74.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,485 (17.6%)23,876 (76.7%)
65 to 74 Years21,981 (95.3%)12,620 (54.7%)
75 Years and over15,305 (98.6%)9,164 (59.1%)
Total88,437 (28.8%)209,243 (68.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lubbock County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lubbock County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (0.3%)46 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,735 (6.4%)1,430 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,480 (7.2%)2,955 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years6,664 (13.8%)8,103 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,507 (33.1%)3,428 (27.5%)
75 Years and over3,275 (52.6%)5,080 (54.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lubbock County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lubbock County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.1%)23 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years100 (0.4%)51 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years456 (0.9%)457 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,448 (5.1%)1,415 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,835 (17.3%)893 (7.2%)
75 Years and over2,124 (34.1%)1,809 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lubbock County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.2%)23 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years164 (0.6%)248 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years782 (1.6%)636 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,497 (3.1%)1,354 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years524 (4.9%)658 (5.3%)
75 Years and over696 (11.2%)1,203 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lubbock County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,538 (5.7%)999 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,358 (4.9%)1,734 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,138 (4.4%)3,408 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years550 (5.2%)619 (5.0%)
75 Years and over680 (10.9%)1,373 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lubbock County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years125 (0.5%)174 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years446 (0.9%)440 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,883 (6.0%)4,639 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,934 (18.2%)2,569 (20.6%)
75 Years and over1,983 (31.9%)3,784 (40.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lubbock County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years217 (0.8%)273 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years241 (0.5%)222 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,142 (2.4%)1,455 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years404 (3.8%)428 (3.4%)
75 Years and over682 (11.0%)1,373 (14.8%)

Technology Access in Lubbock County

Computing Device Access in Lubbock County

Computing Device Access in Lubbock County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93,24076.6%
Smartphone112,00692.0%
Tablet74,25461.0%
No Computing Device5,9884.9%
Total121,685100.0%

Internet Access in Lubbock County

Internet Access in Lubbock County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet690.1%
Broadband Home84,66569.6%
Cellular Data Only14,75212.1%
Satellite Internet10,8148.9%
No Internet17,03514.0%
Total121,685100.0%

Lubbock County Summary

Lubbock County, Texas is located in the northwestern part of the state and is part of the South Plains region. It is bordered by Bailey County to the north, Lamb County to the east, Crosby County to the southeast, and Hale County to the south. The county seat is Lubbock, which is also the largest city in the county. The county was established in 1876 and is named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger.

History

The area that is now Lubbock County was originally inhabited by the Comanche and Kiowa tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the county was officially established in 1876. The county was named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger.
In the early 20th century, the county experienced a period of rapid growth due to the discovery of oil and natural gas in the area. This led to the establishment of several oil and gas companies, as well as the development of the city of Lubbock. The city quickly became the economic and cultural center of the county, and it remains so today.

Geography

Lubbock County covers an area of 902 square miles and is located in the northwestern part of the state. It is bordered by Bailey County to the north, Lamb County to the east, Crosby County to the southeast, and Hale County to the south. The county is part of the South Plains region and is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the eastern part of the county. The county is home to several lakes, including Buffalo Springs Lake, Mackenzie State Park, and Lake Alan Henry.
The county is home to several state parks, including Buffalo Springs Lake State Park, Mackenzie State Park, and Lake Alan Henry State Park. The county is also home to several wildlife management areas, including the Lubbock County Wildlife Management Area, the Buffalo Springs Wildlife Management Area, and the Mackenzie Wildlife Management Area.

Economy

Lubbock County has a diverse economy that is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Agriculture is the largest sector of the economy, accounting for about 25% of the county’s total economic output. The county is home to several large farms and ranches, and the main crops grown in the area include cotton, wheat, sorghum, and hay.
Manufacturing is the second-largest sector of the economy, accounting for about 20% of the county’s total economic output. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Texas Tech University, which produces a variety of products, including electronics, medical equipment, and aerospace components.
The services sector is the third-largest sector of the economy, accounting for about 15% of the county’s total economic output. The county is home to several large hospitals, including University Medical Center and Covenant Medical Center. The county is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Lowe’s.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lubbock County was 278,831. The population is fairly evenly split between men and women, with 50.3% of the population being male and 49.7% being female. The median age of the population is 32.7 years, and the median household income is $45,945.
The racial makeup of the county is predominantly white, with 73.2% of the population being white, 19.2% being Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% being African American, and 2.3% being Asian. The county is also home to a large number of Native Americans, with 1.2% of the population being Native American.

Conclusion

Lubbock County, Texas is located in the northwestern part of the state and is part of the South Plains region. It is bordered by Bailey County to the north, Lamb County to the east, Crosby County to the southeast, and Hale County to the south. The county was established in 1876 and is named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger. The county has a diverse economy that is driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The population of the county is predominantly white, with 73.2% of the population being white, 19.2% being Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% being African American, and 2.3% being Asian. The median age of the population is 32.7 years, and the median household income is $45,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lubbock County?
Total Population of Lubbock County is 311,509.
What is the Total Male Population of Lubbock County?
Total Male Population of Lubbock County is 154,200.
What is the Total Female Population of Lubbock County?
Total Female Population of Lubbock County is 157,309.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lubbock County?
There are 98.02 Males per 100 Females in Lubbock County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lubbock County?
There are 102.02 Females per 100 Males in Lubbock County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lubbock County?
Median Population Age in Lubbock County is 31.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lubbock County
Average Family Size in Lubbock County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lubbock County
Average Household Size in Lubbock County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lubbock County?
Per Capita income in Lubbock County is $33,700.
What is the Median Family Income in Lubbock County?
Median Family Income in Lubbock County is $81,054.
What is the Median Household income in Lubbock County?
Median Household Income in Lubbock County is $61,911.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lubbock County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lubbock County is 32.4%.
Women in Lubbock County earn 67.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lubbock County?
Family Income Deficit in Lubbock County is $11,199.
Families that are below poverty line in Lubbock County earn $11,199 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lubbock County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lubbock County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lubbock County?
There are 161,675 People in the Labor Forcein in Lubbock County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lubbock County?
65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lubbock County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lubbock County?
Unemployment Rate in Lubbock County is 4.6%.