Population 318,884 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lubbock County
Household size in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lubbock County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Lubbock County is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 33.5, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Lubbock County (12.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lubbock County
Renters in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Lubbock County than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Few Texas counties have a higher share of renters: only eight of 254.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Lubbock County as nationally: 9.3%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Lubbock County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Lubbock County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $771 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,005 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,247 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$476 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lubbock County pays $1,247 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $476 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lubbock County
Bachelor's degrees in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Lubbock County as nationally: 34.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Texas counties have a higher share of college graduates: only 24 of 254.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Lubbock County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lubbock County
| Period | Lubbock County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lubbock County is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lubbock County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | 2.52 | 34.0 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,247 | 34.1% | 85.8% | 5.3% |
| Hockley County | 2.66 | 35.3 | 14.1% | 27.8% | 14.1% | 1978 | $836 | 18.6% | 80.7% | 4.4% |
| Crosby County | 2.58 | 39.1 | 14.6% | 31.2% | 25.4% | 1964 | $671 | 15.9% | 80.9% | 7.3% |
| Cochran County | 2.58 | 36.4 | 13.8% | 35.4% | 27.8% | 1971 | $715 | 8.7% | 66.6% | 4.8% |
| Dickens County | 2.35 | 46.2 | 8.3% | 20.5% | 36.4% | 1963 | $753 | 18.0% | 84.7% | 9.6% |
| King County | 1.90 | 49.4 | 17.1% | 40.5% | 41.3% | 1968 | $1,302 | 38.9% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Knox County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 30.6% | 1967 | $509 | 13.8% | 85.3% | 1.4% |
| Baylor County | 2.28 | 47.1 | 13.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $550 | 26.9% | 85.6% | 4.9% |
| Lincoln County | 2.03 | 51.1 | 13.4% | 23.2% | 40.3% | 1986 | $933 | 30.2% | 93.3% | 5.4% |
| Montague County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 7.6% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 1981 | $1,032 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 8.1% |
| Cooke County | 2.60 | 41.1 | 11.2% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,136 | 22.5% | 87.1% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Harford County, MD · St. Johns County, FL · St. Clair County, IL · St. Charles County, MO · Spartanburg County, SC · Jefferson County, TX · Jefferson County, MO · Jackson County, OR · Hinds County, MS · Henry County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lubbock County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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