Levelland is a city located in Hockley County Texas. Levelland has a 2024 population of 12,498. It is also the county seat of Hockley County. Levelland is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,626 in 2020.
The average household income in Levelland is $67,706 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in Levelland is 33 years: 31.7 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Levelland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,305 | 65.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,418 | 19.18% |
| Other race | 1,273 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 504 | 4% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,687 | 2.56 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Married | 2,261 | 3.27 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 1,467 | 1.16 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Female | 847 | 3.03 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Male | 112 | 2.91 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.56
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 | 976 | 12.54% |
| Associates Degree | 848 | 10.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 724 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 481 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 2,160 | 27.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 730 | 9.38% |
| Some College | 1,867 | 23.98% |
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 | 3,747 | 2,348 | 281 |
| White | 3,549 | 3,328 | 875 |
| 2+ Races | 1,329 | 827 | 116 |
| Other Race | 690 | 413 | 28 |
| Black | 349 | 274 | 12 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Native American | 30 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,625 | $60,481 | $51,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,000 | $80,500 | $78,958 |
| High School Graduate | $31,307 | $47,568 | $19,195 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,461 | $47,106 | $13,200 |
| Overall | $38,817 | $48,220 | $29,676 |
| Some College | $35,143 | $39,558 | $32,344 |
$38,817
Average Earnings
$48,220
Average Male
$29,676
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.9% of Levelland residents speak only English, while 33.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,999 | 1,605 | 22.93% |
| Multiple | 2,347 | 572 | 24.37% |
| White | 4,280 | 364 | 8.5% |
| Other | 1,267 | 309 | 24.39% |
| Black | 420 | 131 | 31.19% |
| Native | 25 | 3 | 12% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.87%
Male Poverty Rate
21.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Levelland is Black, with 31.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Levelland is White, with 8.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.12% |
| High School | 10.19% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.91% |
| Female Employed | 13.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,135 | $79,023 |
| Households | $50,707 | $67,706 |
| Married Families | $81,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,685 | $40,240 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
428
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 147 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 1.6% |
| Other Race | 22 | 2.69% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 11 | 26.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
76.5%
Born in Levelland
90.06%
Native Born
9.94%
Foreign Born
7.42%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
90.06% of Levelland residents were born in the United States, with 76.5% having been born in Texas. 7.42% 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 | 12,338 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 12,370 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 12,402 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 12,434 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 12,466 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 12,498 | -32 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 12,530 | 88 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 12,442 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 12,426 | -200 | -1.58% |
| 2020 | 12,626 | -961 | -7.07% |
| 2019 | 13,587 | 61 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 13,526 | -58 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 13,584 | -80 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 13,664 | -178 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 13,842 | -73 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 13,915 | 68 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 13,847 | 186 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 13,661 | 93 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 13,568 | 52 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 13,516 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,866 | -1,120 | -8.01% |
| 1990 | 13,986 | 177 | 1.28% |
| 1980 | 13,809 | 2,364 | 20.66% |
| 1970 | 11,445 | 1,292 | 12.73% |
| 1960 | 10,153 | 1,889 | 22.86% |
| 1950 | 8,264 | 5,173 | 167.36% |
| 1940 | 3,091 | -9,247 | -74.95% |