Lamb County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lamb County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,919. It is the 148th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamb County is 36.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamb County is $56,997. This is 25% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $76,600. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Lamb County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lamb County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.8%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.4%.