Lamesa, Texas Population 2022
Lamesa is a city located in Dawson County Texas. Lamesa has a 2020 population of 8,524. It is also the county seat of Dawson County. Lamesa is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,674 in 2010.
The average household income in Lamesa is $58,429 with a poverty rate of 25.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $702 per month, and the median house value is $76,000. The median age in Lamesa is 34.8 years, 34.5 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
Lamesa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lamesawas:
- White: 73.03%
- Two or more races: 11.18%
- Other race: 11.04%
- Black or African American: 3.98%
- Native American: 0.78%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,826 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -79 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 13,611 | -136 | -1.00% |
| 2013 | 13,219 | -392 | -2.97% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | 226 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 12,987 | -458 | -3.53% |
| 2016 | 12,999 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 12,744 | -255 | -2.00% |
| 2018 | 12,605 | -139 | -1.10% |
| 2019 | 12,728 | 123 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 12,851 | 123 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 12,974 | 123 | 0.95% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,703 | 73.03% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 3.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.78% |
| Some Other Race | 1,013 | 11.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1,026 | 11.18% |
Lamesa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,705 | 2.46 | 68.3 |
| Married | 1,450 | 3.17 | 75.1 |
| Male | 183 | 2.98 | 71.6 |
| Female | 634 | 3.59 | 66.2 |
| Non Family | 1,438 | 1.17 | 62 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 907 | 15.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 656 | 11.53% |
| High School Graduate | 2,070 | 36.37% |
| Some College | 993 | 17.45% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 4.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 709 | 12.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 2.16% |
Lamesa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,018 | 1,784 | 440 |
| Native American | 42 | 24 | 6 |
| Other Race | 621 | 296 | 86 |
| Black | 213 | 153 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 3,430 | 2,167 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 441 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.40%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.80%.
$30,194
Average Earnings
$37,003
Average Male
$21,352
Average Female
Lamesa Language by Age
Lamesa Language
60.06% of Lamesa residents speak only English, while 39.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.52% of the population.
Lamesa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,869 | 1,827 | 31.13% |
| Multiple | 1,025 | 264 | 25.76% |
| Black | 363 | 92 | 25.34% |
| White | 2,714 | 358 | 13.19% |
| Native | 72 | 9 | 12.50% |
| Other | 588 | NaN% |
25.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.79%
Male Poverty Rate
26.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lamesa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is Hispanic, with 31.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.85%.
Lamesa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lamesa Married by Age and Sex
Lamesa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lamesa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 5.32% |
| Black | 41 | 16.14% |
| Native American | 5 | 10.20% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.79% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.90% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 2.67% |
Lamesa Veterans by Education
15.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.17%
Born in Lamesa
95.42%
Native Born
4.58%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.42% of Lamesa residents were born in the United States, with 85.17% having been born in Texas. 2.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,528 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 6,038 | 2,510 | 5.52% |
| 1950 | 10,704 | 4,666 | 5.89% |
| 1960 | 12,438 | 1,734 | 1.51% |
| 1970 | 11,559 | -879 | -0.73% |
| 1980 | 11,790 | 231 | 0.20% |
| 1990 | 10,809 | -981 | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 9,952 | -857 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 9,422 | -530 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 9,347 | -75 | -0.80% |
| 2012 | 9,272 | -75 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 9,197 | -75 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 9,122 | -75 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 9,047 | -75 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 8,972 | -75 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 8,897 | -75 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 8,822 | -75 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 8,747 | -75 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 8,674 | -73 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 8,599 | -75 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 8,524 | -75 | -0.87% |