Lubbock, TX โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Lubbock County ยท Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Lubbock based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Lubbock
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 78Income: 40Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 29Median Age: 51Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52

Quick Stats

Population

261,078

2023 ACS

Median Income

$60,487

2023

Median Home Value

$197,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,137

2023

Median Age

30.4

Unemployment

4.8%

Cost of Living Index

104.6

100 = national avg

Lubbock is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, with a population of 261,078 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Lubbock is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Lubbock is $60,487, and the median home value is $197,900. The cost of living index is 104.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,137 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, and the median age is 30.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

261,078

Male

128,404

49.2%

Female

132,674

50.8%

Median Age

30.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

20.5%

High School or Higher

34.7%

Foreign Born

6.2%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

34.5%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.409

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

64.6%

Foreign Born

6.2%

White
64.6%
Black
8.3%
Asian
2.8%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
16.1%
Other
7.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

36.8%

95,946 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

63.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
77,387 (80.7%)
Puerto Rican
1,402 (1.5%)
Cuban
332 (0.3%)
Dominican
71 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
1,281 (1.3%)
Guatemalan
261 (0.3%)
Colombian
463 (0.5%)
Honduran
380 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
74 (0.1%)
Peruvian
442 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
13,844 (14.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,099 (15.3%)
Chinese
1,718 (23.9%)
Filipino
1,711 (23.8%)
Vietnamese
501 (7.0%)
Korean
422 (5.9%)
Japanese
74 (1.0%)
Cambodian
85 (1.2%)
Thai
79 (1.1%)
Taiwanese
64 (0.9%)
Other Asian
1,437 (20.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
242 (77.3%)
Samoan
66 (21.1%)
Chamorro
15 (4.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
28 (1.7%)
Choctaw
17 (1.1%)
Other Native American
1,563 (96.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

244,264

English Only

79.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

40,916 speakers

Limited English

4.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
40,916 (16.8%)
Other Indo-European
1,659 (0.7%)
Chinese
1,554 (0.6%)
Other Languages
1,354 (0.6%)
Tagalog
1,122 (0.5%)
Other Asian
876 (0.4%)
Arabic
628 (0.3%)
Korean
522 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
454 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
409 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.4%

Limited English Proficiency

4.6%

Spanish
21.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
40.5% limited English
Chinese
32.6% limited English
Other Languages
25.9% limited English
Tagalog
16.0% limited English
Other Asian
23.7% limited English
Arabic
36.8% limited English
Korean
36.8% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
10.3% limited English
Vietnamese
29.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

10,524

4.0% of population

Disability Rate

26.9%

2,836 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,952

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
32.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.5%
Vietnam
29.5%
Korea
4.6%
World War II
1.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
14.6%
35-54
26.2%
55-64
18.0%
65-74
18.9%
75+
22.3%

Male Veterans

9,393

89.3%

Female Veterans

1,131

10.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,952

Non-Veteran Income

$32,711

Difference

$17,241

52.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,836

Without Disability

7,688

Disability Rate

26.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

110,548

#1 Ancestry

English

9.3% (24,294)

#2 Ancestry

German

9.0% (23,461)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.6% (17,349)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
9.3%
German
9.0%
Irish
6.6%
American
4.8%
Scottish
1.9%
European
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Sub-Saharan African
1.2%
French
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Welsh
0.7%
Swedish
0.6%
Polish
0.5%
Norwegian
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
British
0.5%
Arab
0.4%
Czech
0.3%
Swiss
0.2%
Canadian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

105,259

Family Households

59,689

56.7%

Married Couples

40,378

38.4%

Non-Family Households

45,570

43.3%

Single Mother Households

14,597

13.9%

Single Father Households

4,714

4.5%

Living Alone

33,378

31.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

52,468

In Married Couple

34,217

65.2%

With Single Mother

15,361

29.3%

With Single Father

2,890

5.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$79,884

Married Couple Income

$101,723

Single Mother Income

$35,547

Single Father Income

$56,164

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,686

Grandparents Responsible

2,462

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$60,487

-17% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,629

-7% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.0%

+40% vs national

Gini Index

0.4900

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.8%

-8% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.4%

of households

How Lubbock Compares

Lubbock vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Lubbock is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Lubbock. The median household income here is $60,487.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.8%
$25-50K
21.2%
$50-75K
17.4%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
15.1%
$150-200K
5.8%
$200K+
7.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

-6% vs TX avg

Labor Force

137,299

Employed

130,363

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

20.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.4

Work from Home

6.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

104.6

100 = national avg

+4.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$46,014

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$108,759

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
121.4
Food
96.2
Transportation
92.5
Healthcare
97.0
Utilities
102.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$990

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,175

per month

The median household income in Lubbock, TX is $60,487, which is 17.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,629. The poverty rate of 19.0% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4900, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 137,299. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 104.6, which is 4.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 121.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,014 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$228,000

Median List Price

$249,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$137

Days on Market

94

Active Inventory

1,256

Months of Supply

5.5

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$205,531

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,360

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

16.2%

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
16.2%
Listings with Price Drops
25.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 5.0%List Price โ†‘ 4.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

227

New Listings

352

Pending Sales

420

Homes Sold โ†“ 27.5%New Listings โ†“ 29.2%Pending โ†“ 10.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$137

Median List $/SF

$136

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Lubbock, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Lubbock, TX metro area, home prices have risen 238.9% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 103.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 64.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 35.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 3.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Lubbock, TX housing market rather than Lubbock alone.

40yr โ†‘ 238.9%20yr โ†‘ 103.7%10yr โ†‘ 64.1%5yr โ†‘ 35.7%2yr โ†‘ 3.3%Q2 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Lubbock, TX

Lubbock vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Lubbock is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$197,900

Median Rent

$1,137

Total Housing Units

115,573

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Owner Occupied

50.8%

Renter Occupied

49.2%

Median Property Tax

$3,216

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,270

Housing Types

Single Family
67.6%
Multi-Family
30.6%
Mobile Home
1.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,216

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.63%

of home value

Median Home Value

$197,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,963

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,216) by the median home value ($197,900). In Lubbock, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.63%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Lubbock, TX is $228,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 94 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $137. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,360/month. About 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1983. There are 115,573 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,216. The effective tax rate is 1.63%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

8.22

per 1,000 residents

+216% vs national

Property Crime Rate

26.29

per 1,000 residents

+53% vs national

Total Crimes

9,314

2024

Violent Clearance

22%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

-3.8%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Lubbock Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Lubbock vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Lubbock is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 15.0%Property โ†“ 47.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Lubbock police solve 25% of aggravated assault cases but only 4% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent140.0521.4%
RapeViolent2080.774.3%
RobberyViolent3121.1620.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,6826.2324.7%
BurglaryProperty1,4525.388.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,92018.238.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7232.6814.4%

Lubbock, TX reported 2,219 violent crimes and 7,095 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 residents is 216.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 22% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,920 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 44.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242,2197,0958.2226.29
20232,2818,3528.5431.29
20222,83110,92710.7241.37
20212,8449,76910.6936.73
20202,86810,78010.9441.12
20192,61711,94010.1046.06
20182,57411,75110.0045.66
20172,69111,94510.5046.60
20162,74112,66110.8450.06
20152,39112,3789.6750.06

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

96.2

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

96.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

45.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

58.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$17.8M

Individual Assistance

$8.5M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

6 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $17.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$308K$683K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$14.6M$7.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straighโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormFeb 2016$1.1Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2015$1.1Mโ€”
Hurricane Alex โ†’HurricaneAug 2010$619K$148K
Hurricane Ike โ†’HurricaneSep 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneAug 2008โ€”โ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat โ†’FireJan 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$38K$2K
Hurricane Rita โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazards โ†’FireSep 1999โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Charley โ†’Severe StormAug 1998โ€”โ€”
Extreme Fire Hazard โ†’DroughtSep 1993โ€”โ€”
Excessive Rain & Hail โ†’Severe StormSep 1992โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 1989โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Windstorms & Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 1970โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

346

Total Claims Paid

$2,736,316

Avg Claim Payout

$7,908

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

5

Federal Funding

$600,834

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.53

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$195,415
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures2$405,419

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Lubbock has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 346 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $17,817,059 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,485,887 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.4%

7.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.8%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

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Lack of Support

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Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

32.6%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.3%

Lubbock has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Covenant Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Covenant Medical Center2.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Covenant Childrens Hospital2.1 miChildrensโ€”Yes
Grace Surgical Hospital2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
University Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

14

Pop. Served

276,842

Violations (5yr)

562

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LUBBOCK PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM275,0410
LUBBOCK COUNTY WCID 14651
TOWN NORTH VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM36043
TOWN NORTH ESTATES216100
PLOTT ACRES20445
COX ADDITION WATER SYSTEM11442
WEST ROOSEVELT MOBILE HOME PARK958
FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER MHP861
STORMLIGHT MOBILE HOME PARK76174
TEXAS BOYS RANCH591
114TH STREET MOBILE HOME PARK4251
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER3144
CHIPPER POINT APARTMENTS2948
HEARTLAND HOUSE244

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

8

Total COโ‚‚e

1.3M MT

Top Emitter

Jones Station

1.1M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Jones Station
Xcel Energy Inc
Power Plants1,075,623
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Texas Tech University System
Other68,767
Caliche Canyon Landfill
City Of Lubbock Texas
Waste65,654
X-FAB Texas Inc.
X-Fab Semiconductor Foundries Ag
Other65,366
PYCO INDUSTRIES AVENUE A FACILITY
Pyco Industries Inc
Other22,957
J Robert Massengale Generating Station
City Of Lubbock Texas Texas
Power Plants17,086
LUBBOCK POWER & LIGHT BRANDON STATION
City Of Lubbock Texas Texas
Power Plants12,054
Alex Ty Cooke Generating Station
City Of Lubbock Texas Texas
Power Plants3,524

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 14 water systems serving the area. 562 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 8 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.3M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.3%

-2% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-26% vs national

Work From Home

6.5%

-30% vs national

Carpool

11.8%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Lubbock's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

39

2023

6-Year Avg

35

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

9

Nighttime

31

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20233439090
20223435091
202142450110
20202226840
201947501892
20181616851

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Lubbock, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.5% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 11.8% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 39 traffic fatalities from 34 fatal crashes. 9 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

73.1%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

105,259

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
73.1%
Cellular Data Plan
83.0%
Satellite
7.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.2%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

78.1%

of households

Tablet

61.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
92.8%
Desktop / Laptop
78.1%
Tablet
61.5%
Smartphone Only
12.0%
No Computer
4.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6ยข

per kWh

-42% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1ยข

per kWh

-47% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+18% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Lubbock vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

14

Population Served

276,842

Violations (5yr)

562

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LUBBOCK PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water275,0410
LUBBOCK COUNTY WCID 1CommunityPurchased surface water4651
TOWN NORTH VILLAGE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water36043
TOWN NORTH ESTATESCommunityGround water216100
PLOTT ACRESCommunityGround water20445
COX ADDITION WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water11442
WEST ROOSEVELT MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water958
FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER MHPCommunityGround water861
STORMLIGHT MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water76174
TEXAS BOYS RANCHCommunityGround water591
114TH STREET MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water4251
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTERCommunityGround water3144
CHIPPER POINT APARTMENTSCommunityGround water2948
HEARTLAND HOUSECommunityGround water244

87.4% of households in Lubbock have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 12.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 14 water systems, providing water to 276,842 people. A total of 562 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Lubbock.

Election Overview

Source: Lubbock County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

37,148

29.7%

GOP Votes

86,547

69.3%

Total Votes

124,972

Margin

R+39.5%

Shift from 2020

R+7.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+39.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202437,14886,547124,97229.7%69.3%R+39.5
202040,01778,861120,77133.1%65.3%R+32.2
201627,95665,56698,06028.5%66.9%R+38.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Lubbock County recorded 124,972 total votes. Republicans won the county with 69.3% of the vote compared to 29.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+39.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Lubbock County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Official City Website

Source: mylubbock.us

Public Records Request

Source: lubbocktx.govqa.us

Submit a public records request to Lubbock โ€” Uses GovQA portal.

Source: lubbocktx.govqa.us

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,248

Total Assets

$5.1B

Total Income

$2.4B

Per 10K Residents

47.8

nonprofits

-6.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

144

Median Assets

$337K

Oldest Active

1930

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
203
Religion
199
Human Services
114
Arts & Culture
74
Philanthropy
68
Recreation & Sports
41
Health Care
33
Animal-Related
30
Youth Development
28
Community Improvement
25
Mental Health
24
Crime & Legal
16
Voluntary Health
13
Housing & Shelter
13
Public Safety
11
Food & Agriculture
10
International
10
Public Benefit
9
Employment
7
Science & Tech
7
Environment
4
Medical Research
4
Unknown
3
Mutual Benefit
2
Civil Rights
1
Social Science
1
71.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $3.6B of $5.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Largest Nonprofits in Lubbock

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INCEducation$938.1M$124.1M1950
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$684.9M$565.1M2018
METHODIST CHILDRENS HOSPITALHealth Care$651.5M$471.5M1992
HELEN JONES FOUNDATION INCโ€”$255.9M$52.3M1984
LUBBOCK HERITAGE HOSPITAL LLCHealth Care$251.2M$71.7M2019
COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEMHealth Care$199.1M$123.3M1998
CH FOUNDATIONโ€”$175.3M$37.1M1979
LUBBOCK ENTERTAINMENT AND PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$168.7M$12.7M2013
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITYEducation$148.4M$66.9M1956
COVENANT MEDICAL GROUPHealth Care$138.3M$223.2M1998
COVENANT HOSPITAL HOBBSHealth Care$113.4M$51.2M2021
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXASPhilanthropy$77.1M$27.8M1980
WELBORN-PAYNE ENDOWMENT TRUSTโ€”$74.1M$40.9M1993
COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATIONHealth Care$64.8M$8.3M2001
RANDOLPH FOUNDATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INCEducation$63.4M$613K2014
CARILLON INCHuman Services$57.2M$30.8M1985
UMC FOUNDATIONHealth Care$55.4M$7.0M1979
GRACE CLINIC OF LUBBOCKHealth Care$54.6M$50.8M2019
TEXAS TECH LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATIONโ€”$48.5M$7.8M1967
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF LUBBOCK TEXAS INCโ€”$36.0M$11.7M1966
CHILDRENS HOME FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$32.8M$6.6M1996
SOUTH PLAINS FOOD BANK INCFood & Agriculture$30.3M$25.9M1983
ASCO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$30.2M$4.6M2012
SIBI FOUNDATIONReligion$29.2M$2.4M2012
SCIENCE SPECTRUMArts & Culture$19.9M$5.0M1987
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK INCHealth Care$19.7M$20.2M1992
TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$19.1M$5.1M1949
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOLEducation$17.4M$5.8M2009
GORDON AND JOYCE DAVIS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$17.3M$1.4M2021
COVENANT PHYSICIAN PARTNERS INCHealth Care$17.2M$9.4M2015
THE DON-KAY-CLAY CASH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$17.0M$10.2M1997
TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT TRUSTEducation$16.6M$1.4M1973
AGRICULTURE HERITAGE MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$15.7M$1.6M2002
LUBBOCK AREA UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$15.3M$24.4M1962
LUBBOCK MEALS ON WHEELS FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$13.2M$3.8M2024
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LUBBOCK INCEmployment$12.5M$12.8M1968
R H PICKERING FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$12.3M$3.8M2007
ENDOWMENT FUND FOR PRESERVATION OF RANCH HERITAGE OF AMERICAArts & Culture$12.0M$1.3M1980
LUBBOCK YOUNG WOMENS LEADER FOUNDATIONHuman Services$11.2M$2.5M2018
HDS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$10.4M$3.7M2014
BALLET LUBBOCKArts & Culture$10.2M$5.1M1976
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$10.0M$1.8M2011
C AND A MCDONALD FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.9M$6.4M2023
AMERICAN WINDMILL MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$9.9M$55K1994
SESSIONS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$9.8M$747K2017
GUADALUPE ECONOMIC SERVICES CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$9.3M$831K1984
JAMES NISLAR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.3M$1.9M2000
BREEDLOVE FOODS INCHuman Services$7.9M$4.6M2008
LUBBOCK COUNTY EXPO CENTER INCEducation$7.4M$6.6M2019
TEXAS GIRLS AND BOYS RANCHHuman Services$7.2M$6.7M1973

Lubbock, TX has 1,248 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.1B. The most common category is Education, with 203 organizations. 144 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 47.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1930.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,391

Total Approved

$736.9M

Jobs Supported

19,064

Per 10K Residents

91.6

SBA loans

-4.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

155

Top Lender

UMB Bank, National Association

247 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

2,048

Total Amount

$541.2M

Avg Loan

$264,237

Median Loan

$115,000

SBA Guaranteed

$408.6M(76%)

Jobs Supported

13,822

50414% of all loans

Loans

343

Total Amount

$195.7M

Avg Loan

$570,682

Median Loan

$344,000

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

237

10% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$163.4M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$689,327

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services282 loans
NAICS 81
$84.2M
Accommodation & Food Services245 loans
NAICS 72
$145.2M
Retail Trade220 loans
NAICS 44
$62.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance184 loans
NAICS 62
$62.4M
Construction169 loans
NAICS 23
$37.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Vertical Turbine Specialists Inc.2$6.0M
Iii Agri Enterprises Llc1$5.0M
Lms Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Arbor Inn and Suites Ltd1$5.0M
K2 Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Prem Supply Llc1$5.0M
Conetrix, Llc1$5.0M
Grimes Insurance Agency Inc.1$5.0M
Jl Laken Holdings Llc2$4.8M
Hurley Packaging of Texas Inc4$4.7M

Lubbock, TX has received 2,391 SBA loans totaling $736.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 2,048 loans (86% of the total), supporting 13,822 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 343 loans totaling $195.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Lubbock is UMB Bank, National Association with 247 loans. That works out to 91.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

14

Total Population

263,940

Avg Median Income

-$95,191,069

Avg Home Value

-$95,107,824

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
794018,641$27,255$101,500$1,0482.5
794020N/AN/AN/A0.0
7940315,941$45,343$83,100$946131.3
794048,686$48,642$86,300$95828.5
794067,738N/AN/AN/A0.9
7941010,425$48,350$211,300$1,3152.4
794116,380$44,866$85,000$9421.5
7941215,275$47,306$117,200$9643.2
7941323,464$67,062$195,900$1,3254.7
7941417,471$49,637$150,500$1,1003.2
7941516,765$37,101$94,000$95667.8
7941636,461$65,200$196,900$1,26932.1
7942344,357$82,906$222,500$1,28464.2
7942452,336$94,703$279,600$1,15141.6

Lubbock, TX has 14 ZIP codes with a combined population of 263,940. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$95,191,069. The average median home value is -$95,107,824. The average median monthly rent is -$95,237,148.

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