Lamkin, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lamkin, Texas had a total population of 21, the 1768th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $27,083, which is 65% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 65% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Lamkin Quick Facts
How Lamkin Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22 | 21 | -4.5% |
| Median household income | $26,875 | $27,083 | +0.8% |
How Lamkin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lamkin Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Comanche County
Cities Similar to Lamkin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson | 20 | N/A | $106,300 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Los Ebanos (Hidalgo County) | 20 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Longoria | 23 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Yancey | 23 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Box Canyon | 19 | N/A | N/A | 26.3% | 10.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 21, Lamkin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lamkin is a small community located in Texas, within Comanche County. The total population is 21. It ranks as the 1768th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lamkin is 63.6 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lamkin is $27,083. This is 65% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 66% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lamkin. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lamkin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lamkin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 39.1%).
Education
23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lamkin, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lamkin, Texas?
Lamkin, Texas has a population of 21 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lamkin, TX?
The median household income in Lamkin is $27,083, which is 66% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lamkin, TX?
The ACS sample for Lamkin recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lamkin, Texas?
Lamkin's population is 66.7% White, 0.0% Black, 33.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lamkin, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lamkin — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lamkin, Texas?
23.8% of adults (25+) in Lamkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.