Lipscomb County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Lipscomb County, Texas has a population of 2,918, the 223rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,560 and the median home value is $124,300. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Lipscomb County Quick Facts

Population 2,918

Median Household Income $72,56090% MOE ±$7,053

Median Home Value $124,30090% MOE ±$14,252

Poverty Rate 11.5%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.5%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Median Age 36.3 years90% MOE ±2.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.4%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.3%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,918 223rd of 254

Median Income $72,560 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Lipscomb County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,398	2,918	-14.1%
Median household income	$72,724	$72,560	No clear change (-0.2%)
Median home value¹	$124,178	$124,300	No clear change (+0.1%)
Median gross rent	$893	$876	No clear change (-2.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Lipscomb

$72,560

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lipscomb

$124,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 14.4%

$50K-$100K 35.4%

$100K+ 32.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

10.4%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.4%

Renter 17.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $876/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.8%

18-34

17.7%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

20.4%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lipscomb County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Higgins	462	$56,477	16.2%	$87,100
Follett	305	$88,438	2.0%	$97,500
Darrouzett	270	$67,500	13.3%	$88,000
Lipscomb	81	N/A	0.0%	$83,800

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Population Overview

Lipscomb County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,918. It is the 223rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lipscomb County is 36.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Lipscomb County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lipscomb County is $72,560. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $124,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Lipscomb County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lipscomb County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 84.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lipscomb County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lipscomb County, Texas?

Lipscomb County has a population of 2,918, making it the 223rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Lipscomb County?

The median household income in Lipscomb County is $72,560 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Lipscomb County, Texas?

Lipscomb County contains 4 Census-designated places.