Lubbock County, Texas Demographics 2026
Lubbock County, Texas has a population of 318,884, the 18th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,155 and the median home value is $214,100. The poverty rate is 17.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lubbock County Quick Facts
How Lubbock County 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 | 314,633 | 318,884 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $63,367 | $64,155 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $199,600 | $214,100 | +7.3% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lubbock County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 264,814 | $60,895 | 18.9% | $212,400 |
| Wolfforth | 6,701 | $106,250 | 5.9% | $260,200 |
| Slaton | 5,761 | $56,676 | 15.7% | $84,600 |
| Abernathy | 3,278 | $87,531 | 3.0% | $176,400 |
| Shallowater | 2,955 | $89,107 | 3.7% | $210,000 |
| Idalou | 2,151 | $58,500 | 15.8% | $211,000 |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,041 | $113,950 | 2.9% | $341,000 |
| New Deal | 668 | $96,500 | 13.8% | N/A |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 571 | $101,667 | 1.6% | $239,500 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Lubbock County is located in Texas with a total population of 318,884. It is the 18th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lubbock County is 31.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lubbock County is $64,155. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $214,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% 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 51.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.2%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lubbock County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% 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 89.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, Texas?
Lubbock County has a population of 318,884, making it the 18th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Lubbock County?
The median household income in Lubbock County is $64,155 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.
How many cities are in Lubbock County, Texas?
Lubbock County contains 9 Census-designated places.