Lubbock is a city located in Lubbock County Texas. Lubbock has a 2024 population of 269,833. It is also the county seat of Lubbock County. Lubbock is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 258,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Lubbock is $82,415 with a poverty rate of 19.26%. The median age in Lubbock is 30 years: 29.1 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
Lubbock is known as the “Hub City” because it is the hub of the region in economics, health care, and education. The city has been named as one of the best in the US for starting a small business due to its location, the ease of working with local government, and low commercial space rental rates. It is also known for its education and is home to one of the best high schools in the country.
Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Independent School District, the University Medical Center and United Supermarkets are among the largest employers in the city.
The city of Lubbock has seen consistent growth since the early 1900s. Between the censuses taken in 1950 and 1960, the city grew to have a population of more than 100,000. Between 2000 and 2010, it broke the 200,000-resident mark. Since the census taken in 2010, the city has experienced 10% population growth, indicating that this city will continue to grow and thrive well into the future.
Lubbock’s history began back with the founding of Lubbock County in the 1870s. A small town was built that was the early start of modern-day Lubbock. The town merged with the town of Monterey, and the newly merged region retained the name. Lubbock was designated as the county seat in 1831 and was incorporated as a city in 1909.
Texas Tech University was founded during the 1920s, beginning the city’s legacy of quality education. Texas Tech University School of Medicine opened in 1969 and is now known as Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Reese Air Force Base was established in the city in 1941 and was in operation through the 1990s.
In 1970, Lubbock was struck by a tornado which killed 26 people and caused $125 million in damage. The city was rebuilt in the years that followed. Today, Lubbock is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world. It boasts multiple shopping centers and malls, high-end stores, restaurants, and many attractions and landmarks.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lubbock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174,252 | 67.49% |
| Two or more races | 35,553 | 13.77% |
| Black or African American | 20,677 | 8.01% |
| Other race | 18,486 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 7,232 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 1,632 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 358 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 102,894 | 2.39 | 51 | 49 |
| Non Family | 44,645 | 1.38 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Married | 40,123 | 3.18 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 13,636 | 3.27 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Male | 4,490 | 2.82 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,925 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 11,375 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31,072 | 20.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,350 | 13.55% |
| High School Graduate | 36,367 | 24.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,141 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 33,927 | 22.59% |
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 | 80,210 | 76,739 | 36,434 |
| Hispanic | 51,160 | 39,363 | 8,761 |
| 2+ Races | 19,275 | 15,969 | 4,089 |
| Other Race | 11,563 | 7,843 | 1,332 |
| Black | 11,507 | 10,321 | 2,198 |
| Asian | 4,256 | 3,964 | 2,997 |
| Native American | 922 | 740 | 173 |
| Islander | 78 | 61 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,838 | $71,090 | $49,935 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,811 | $84,546 | $61,507 |
| High School Graduate | $33,663 | $39,500 | $28,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,055 | $34,972 | $17,026 |
| Overall | $43,397 | $51,809 | $35,539 |
| Some College | $40,162 | $46,691 | $32,663 |
$43,397
Average Earnings
$51,809
Average Male
$35,539
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.88% of Lubbock residents speak only English, while 21.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94,115 | 22,739 | 24.16% |
| White | 121,466 | 17,527 | 14.43% |
| Multiple | 34,353 | 7,348 | 21.39% |
| Black | 19,243 | 5,212 | 27.09% |
| Other | 18,065 | 4,061 | 22.48% |
| Asian | 6,715 | 1,523 | 22.68% |
| Native | 1,500 | 314 | 20.93% |
| Islander | 358 | 172 | 48.04% |
19.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.35%
Male Poverty Rate
20.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is Islander, with 48.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is White, with 14.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.55% |
| High School | 14.15% |
| Some College | 10.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.91% |
| Female Employed | 14.19% |
| Male Employed | 9.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,682 | $103,650 |
| Households | $58,734 | $82,415 |
| Married Families | $98,029 | $126,790 |
| Non Families | $37,405 | $51,614 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
10,698
Number of Veterans
9,534
Male Veterans
1,164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,442 |
| Vietnam | 3,211 |
| First Gulf War | 2,262 |
| Korea | 648 |
| World War II | 122 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,683 |
| 75+ | 2,337 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,101 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,001 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,576 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,855 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,573 | 3.81% |
| 2+ Races | 1,052 | 4.35% |
| Black | 1,005 | 6.75% |
| Other Race | 502 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 173 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 73 | 5.76% |
| Islander | 38 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
73.79%
Born in Lubbock
93.48%
Native Born
6.52%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
93.48% of Lubbock residents were born in the United States, with 73.79% having been born in Texas. 4.04% 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 | 284,608 | 2,955 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 281,653 | 2,955 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 278,698 | 2,955 | 1.07% |
| 2026 | 275,743 | 2,955 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 272,788 | 2,955 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | 269,833 | 2,955 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 266,878 | 2,795 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 264,083 | 2,828 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 261,255 | 3,242 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 258,013 | -1,331 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 259,344 | 2,499 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 256,845 | 2,191 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 254,654 | 3,087 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 251,567 | 3,486 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 248,081 | 3,612 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 244,469 | 4,669 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 239,800 | 3,374 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 236,426 | 2,461 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 233,965 | 2,857 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 231,108 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 199,564 | 13,358 | 7.17% |
| 1990 | 186,206 | 11,845 | 6.79% |
| 1980 | 174,361 | 25,260 | 16.94% |
| 1970 | 149,101 | 20,410 | 15.86% |
| 1960 | 128,691 | 56,944 | 79.37% |
| 1950 | 71,747 | 39,894 | 125.24% |
| 1940 | 31,853 | 11,333 | 55.23% |
| 1930 | 20,520 | 16,469 | 406.54% |
| 1920 | 4,051 | 2,151 | 113.21% |
| 1910 | 1,900 | -282,708 | -99.33% |