Lometa, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lometa, Texas had a total population of 812, the 1104th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $54,750, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Lometa Quick Facts
How Lometa 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 | 787 | 812 | +3.2% |
| Median household income | $53,333 | $54,750 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $118,300 | $160,000 | +35.2% |
How Lometa 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+)
Lometa Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Lampasas County
Cities Similar to Lometa
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Acres | 819 | N/A | N/A | 11.6% | 56.8% |
| Hilltop Lakes | 797 | N/A | $233,300 | 54.3% | 27.4% |
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | 37.4% | 8.0% |
| Sherwood Shores | 830 | N/A | $175,500 | 17.5% | 14.9% |
| Carlsbad | 831 | $55,469 | $74,600 | 6.0% | 46.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 812, Lometa'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
Lometa is a small community located in Texas, within Lampasas County. The total population is 812. It ranks as the 1104th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lometa is 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lometa is $54,750. This is 30% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $160,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lometa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lometa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 81.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lometa, 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 Lometa, Texas?
Lometa, Texas has a population of 812 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lometa, TX?
The median household income in Lometa is $54,750, which is 32% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lometa, TX?
The poverty rate in Lometa is 13.5%. This means approximately 107 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lometa, Texas?
Lometa's population is 62.0% White, 0.9% Black, 29.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.8% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lometa, TX?
The median home value in Lometa is $160,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Lometa, Texas?
19.2% of adults (25+) in Lometa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.