Lubbock, TX Census Data
The 10th largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Lubbock is the 10th largest city in Texas by population and ranks 59th of 74 for median household income. With 261,078 residents, its poverty rate of 19.0% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
261,078
49.2% male · 50.8% female
Median Age
30.4
8.3 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$60,487
$18,051 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.9%
0.1% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 89.2%
Poverty Rate
19.0%
6.6% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 13.5%
Broadband Access
95.9%
6.2% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$197,900
Median rent: $1,137 · 51% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor force participation: 62.6%
Per Capita Income
$34,982
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
5.2%
Disability rate: 13.0%
How Lubbock Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 10th of 74 | Top 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 59th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 60th of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 35th of 74 | Top half |
| Highest Home Value | 53rd of 74 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
Commute to Work
Lubbock, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lubbock, TX?
The population of Lubbock, TX is 261,078 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 30.4 years.
What is the median household income in Lubbock?
The median household income in Lubbock, TX is $60,487, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $34,982.
What is the poverty rate in Lubbock?
The poverty rate in Lubbock, TX is 19.0%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 13.5% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Lubbock residents have a college degree?
34.9% of adults (25+) in Lubbock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.2% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Lubbock?
The median home value in Lubbock, TX is $197,900. Median rent is $1,137 per month, with 51% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Lubbock?
Lubbock's population is 64.6% White, 8.3% Black, 36.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.8% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Lubbock rank among Texas cities?
Lubbock is the 10th largest city in Texas by population, the 59th highest for median household income, the 60th lowest for poverty rate, the 35th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Lubbock?
The unemployment rate in Lubbock, TX is 4.8%, with a labor force participation rate of 62.6%. Per capita income is $34,982.
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