Lamb County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48279 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,828 | — | #2,293 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,760 | -19.1% | #2,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,740 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,400 | -70.8% | #3,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $968 | -16.8% | #1,110 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.3% | #1,952 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lamb County has a population of 12,828, making it the #2,293 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lamb County is $60,760, ranking #2,012 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Lamb County is $82,400 (-70.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $968/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.
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74.9% of residents in Lamb County have health insurance coverage, which is 18.3% below the national rate.
About Lamb County, Texas
Lamb County, Texas has a total population of 12,828, making it the 2,293rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lamb County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lamb County is $60,760, which ranks #2,012 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Lamb County is $82,400, 70.8% below the national median. Renters in Lamb County pay a median gross rent of $968 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lamb County, 14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 74.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Lamb County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Lamb County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.