Lubbock County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48303 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 318,884 | — | #229 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,155 | -14.6% | #1,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.9 years | -18.0% | #3,136 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 | -24.1% | #1,261 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,178 | +1.3% | #574 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +36.1% | #2,323 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lubbock County has a population of 318,884, making it the #229 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lubbock County is $64,155, ranking #1,694 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Lubbock County is $214,100 (-24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,178/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.5%.
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86.1% of residents in Lubbock County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.
About Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County, Texas has a total population of 318,884, making it the 229th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lubbock County is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lubbock County is $64,155, which ranks #1,694 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Lubbock County is $214,100, 24.1% below the national median. Renters in Lubbock County pay a median gross rent of $1,178 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lubbock County, 33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.9 min.
Lubbock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (36.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.7%).
All data for Lubbock 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.