Lamesa is a city located in Dawson County Texas. Lamesa has a 2024 population of 8,126. It is also the county seat of Dawson County. Lamesa is currently declining at a rate of -1.69% annually and its population has decreased by -6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,685 in 2020.
The average household income in Lamesa is $61,336 with a poverty rate of 28.35%. The median age in Lamesa is 33.1 years: 30.4 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,275 | 61.54% |
| Two or more races | 1,626 | 18.97% |
| Other race | 1,363 | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,419 | 2.48 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 1,366 | 1.12 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 1,256 | 3.33 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 560 | 3.58 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 237 | 3.24 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 639 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 223 | 4.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 651 | 12.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 1.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,913 | 37.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 824 | 16.03% |
| Some College | 806 | 15.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,484 | 2,207 | 289 |
| White | 1,466 | 1,325 | 414 |
| 2+ Races | 1,013 | 734 | 53 |
| Other Race | 670 | 315 | 67 |
| Black | 137 | 113 | 30 |
| Native American | 39 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,088 | $60,488 | $45,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,609 | $83,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,935 | $45,404 | $24,317 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,590 | $0 | $14,135 |
| Overall | $30,944 | $42,354 | $24,788 |
| Some College | $31,952 | $63,692 | $27,682 |
$30,944
Average Earnings
$42,354
Average Male
$24,788
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.83% of Lamesa residents speak only English, while 40.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,132 | 2,110 | 34.41% |
| Other | 1,354 | 652 | 48.15% |
| Multiple | 1,626 | 517 | 31.8% |
| White | 2,055 | 177 | 8.61% |
| Black | 265 | 85 | 32.08% |
| Native | 39 | 8 | 20.51% |
28.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.94%
Male Poverty Rate
29.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is Other, with 48.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is White, with 8.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.34% |
| High School | 16.7% |
| Some College | 13.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.93% |
| Female Employed | 22.34% |
| Male Employed | 10.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,171 | $76,320 |
| Households | $39,434 | $61,336 |
| Married Families | $79,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,771 | $35,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
256
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2.5% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 5.19% |
| Black | 21 | 11.73% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 12.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
11%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.99%
Born in Lamesa
95.19%
Native Born
4.81%
Foreign Born
2.31%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
95.19% of Lamesa residents were born in the United States, with 87.99% having been born in Texas. 2.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,427 | -140 | -1.85% |
| 2028 | 7,567 | -140 | -1.82% |
| 2027 | 7,707 | -139 | -1.77% |
| 2026 | 7,846 | -140 | -1.75% |
| 2025 | 7,986 | -140 | -1.72% |
| 2024 | 8,126 | -140 | -1.69% |
| 2023 | 8,266 | -142 | -1.69% |
| 2022 | 8,408 | -184 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 8,592 | -93 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 8,685 | -457 | -5% |
| 2019 | 9,142 | 117 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 9,025 | -135 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 9,160 | -229 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 9,389 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 9,385 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,376 | 48 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 9,328 | 133 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 9,195 | -113 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 9,308 | -104 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 9,412 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,952 | -857 | -7.93% |
| 1990 | 10,809 | -981 | -8.32% |
| 1980 | 11,790 | 231 | 2% |
| 1970 | 11,559 | -879 | -7.07% |
| 1960 | 12,438 | 1,734 | 16.2% |
| 1950 | 10,704 | 4,666 | 77.28% |
| 1940 | 6,038 | 2,510 | 71.15% |
| 1930 | 3,528 | -3,899 | -52.5% |