Lometa is a city located in Lampasas County Texas. Lometa has a 2024 population of 815. Lometa is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually and its population has increased by 8.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 754 in 2020.
The average household income in Lometa is $54,808 with a poverty rate of 22.92%. The median age in Lometa is 36 years: 31.3 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lometa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 81.89% |
| Asian | 57 | 7.17% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 6.16% |
| Other race | 18 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 256 | 2.97 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 119 | 3.33 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.13 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Female | 30 | 3.7 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 25 | 6.4 | 16 | 84 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 11.54% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 14.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 143 | 27.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 13.08% |
| Some College | 132 | 25.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 358 | 274 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 84 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 73.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,000 | $56,667 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,635 | $31,346 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,478 | $37,396 | $30,822 |
| Some College | $32,333 | $33,684 | $30,833 |
$33,478
Average Earnings
$37,396
Average Male
$30,822
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.31% of Lometa residents speak only English, while 16.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 89 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 81 | 44.75% |
| Multiple | 49 | 21 | 42.86% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 18 | 15 | 83.33% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
22.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.19%
Male Poverty Rate
21.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lometa is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lometa is White, with 16.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.34% |
| High School | 25.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Female Employed | 9.65% |
| Male Employed | 9.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,500 | $61,395 |
| Households | $39,333 | $54,808 |
| Married Families | $72,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,795 | $32,298 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 8.15% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
84.15%
Born in Lometa
93.21%
Native Born
6.79%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
3.77%
Naturalized
93.21% of Lometa residents were born in the United States, with 84.15% having been born in Texas. 3.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 892 | 16 | 1.83% |
| 2028 | 876 | 15 | 1.74% |
| 2027 | 861 | 15 | 1.77% |
| 2026 | 846 | 16 | 1.93% |
| 2025 | 830 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 2024 | 815 | 15 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 800 | 13 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 787 | 17 | 2.21% |
| 2021 | 770 | 16 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 754 | -109 | -12.63% |
| 2019 | 863 | 11 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 852 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 844 | 9 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 835 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 829 | -9 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 838 | -26 | -3.01% |
| 2013 | 864 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 860 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 856 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 850 | 0 | 0% |