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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

Population 2,964
Median Household Income $71,442
Median Home Value $128,400
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Median Age 37.4 years
Homeownership Rate 80.2%
Affordability Ratio 1.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.4%
High School Graduation 83.5%
Cities/Places 4
Population 2,964 223rd of 254
Median Income $71,442 6% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Unemployment 7.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%
$25K-$50K 16.4%
$50K-$100K 34.2%
$100K+ 30.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.9%
$10K-$15K
3.9%
$15K-$20K
4.8%
$20K-$25K
2.0%
$25K-$30K
2.8%
$30K-$35K
1.2%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
3.0%
$45K-$50K
4.8%
$50K-$60K
4.8%
$60K-$75K
12.2%
$75K-$100K
17.2%
$100K-$125K
8.8%
$125K-$150K
9.9%
$150K-$200K
3.7%
$200K+
8.4%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
62.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

54out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Lipscomb County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Higgins499$56,87524.3%$93,600
Follett346$87,0837.9%$108,300
Darrouzett274$62,50012.4%$90,000
Lipscomb70N/A0.0%$82,200

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.