Lubbock County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lubbock County is located in Texas with a total population of 314,633. It is the 18th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lubbock County is 31.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lubbock County is $63,367. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $199,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lubbock County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.8%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lubbock County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is about average 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 88.8%.