Lipscomb County, Texas Demographics 2026
Lipscomb County, Texas has a population of 2,964, the 223rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,442 and the median home value is $128,400. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
Lipscomb County Quick Facts
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+)
Cities & Places in Lipscomb County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins | 499 | $56,875 | 24.3% | $93,600 |
| Follett | 346 | $87,083 | 7.9% | $108,300 |
| Darrouzett | 274 | $62,500 | 12.4% | $90,000 |
| Lipscomb | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | $82,200 |
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Population Overview
Lipscomb County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,964. 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 37.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. With 30.0% 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 $71,442. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $128,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Lipscomb County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% 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 56.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 83.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lipscomb County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 2,964, 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 $71,442 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.
How many cities are in Lipscomb County, Texas?
Lipscomb County contains 4 Census-designated places.