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 311,509.

  • The median home value in Lubbock County is $206,421.

  • The median income in Lubbock County is $61,911.

  • The median rent in Lubbock County is $1,087.

  • The unemployment rate in Lubbock County is 4.6%.

  • 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 258,190

Slaton, TX Population 5,859

Wolfforth, TX Population 5,779

Abernathy, TX Population 3,266

Shallowater, TX Population 2,926

Idalou, TX Population 2,211

New Deal, TX Population 1,217

Ransom Canyon, TX Population 1,073

Buffalo Springs, TX Population 530

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 311,509. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 308,580 0.1%
2021 308,392 1.2%
2020 304,808 -

Gender in Lubbock County

  • Lubbock County is 50.5% female with 157,309 female residents.

  • Lubbock County is 49.5% male with 154,200 male residents.

Female
50.5% (157,309)
Male
49.5% (154,200)
Gender Lubbock County TX USA
Female 50.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lubbock County

Lubbock County is:

  • 51.4% White with 160,080 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 20,291 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 598 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 7,298 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 220 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 585 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 7,670 Two Or More residents.

  • 36.8% Hispanic with 114,767 Hispanic residents.

White
51.4% (160,080)
African American
6.5% (20,291)
American Indian
0.2% (598)
Asian
2.3% (7,298)
Hawaiian
0.1% (220)
Other
0.2% (585)
Two Or More
2.5% (7,670)
Hispanic
36.8% (114,767)

Table: Lubbock County By Race

Race Lubbock County TX USA
White 51.4% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 36.8% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Lubbock County, Texas

  • 7.2% of households in Lubbock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Lubbock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Lubbock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Lubbock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Lubbock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Lubbock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lubbock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Lubbock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

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

  • 7.2% of households in Lubbock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (22,312)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (15,144)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (26,278)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (27,322)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (37,695)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (52,466)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (42,372)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (46,225)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (19,243)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (22,448)
Income Lubbock County TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 10.6% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lubbock County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 8.0% 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% (15,575)
9-12th Grade
7% (21,805)
High School / GED
25% (77,877)
Some College
23% (71,647)
Associate's Degree
8% (24,920)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (62,301)
Master's Degree
8% (24,920)
Professional Degree
2% (6,230)
Doctorate Degree
2% (6,230)
Education Lubbock County TX USA
< 9th Grade 5% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 25% 24% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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