State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,826.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.97%
Growth Since 2010
-1.01%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
12,974
World Population Review
Lamesa, Texas Population 2021
9,327
Lamesa is a city located in Dawson County Texas. It is also the county seat of Dawson County. With a 2020 population of 9,327, it is the 250th largest city in Texas and the 3255th largest city in the United States . Lamesa is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually but its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,422 in 2010. Lamesa reached it's highest population of 12,438 in 1960. Spanning over 5 miles, Lamesa has a population density of 1,827 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lamesa is $58,429 with a poverty rate of 29.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $70,400. 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 Lamesa was:
- White: 80.91%
- Other race: 11.65%
- Black or African American: 3.34%
- Two or more races: 3.22%
- Native American: 0.77%
- Asian: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lamesa, Texas is 9,327 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,057.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,422.
Lamesa, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,974 | 123 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 12,851 | 123 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 12,728 | 123 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 12,605 | -139 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 12,744 | -255 | -2.00% |
| 2016 | 12,999 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 12,987 | -458 | -3.53% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | 226 | 1.68% |
| 2013 | 13,219 | -392 | -2.97% |
| 2012 | 13,611 | -136 | -1.00% |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -79 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 13,826 | 0.00% |
Lamesa Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,461 | 80.91% |
| Some Other Race | 1,074 | 11.65% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 3.34% |
| Two or More Races | 297 | 3.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 71 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
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Lamesa Population by Race
Lamesa Population Pyramid $2021
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Lamesa Population by Age
Lamesa Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,599 | 2.54 | 66.6 |
| Married | 1,582 | 3.04 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 1,197 | 1.29 | 56.9 |
| Female | 687 | 3.52 | 58.2 |
| Male | 133 | 2.83 | 63.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
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Lamesa Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 894 | 15.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 13.80% |
| High School Graduate | 1,942 | 34.18% |
| Some College | 982 | 17.28% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 4.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 729 | 12.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 2.02% |
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Lamesa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lamesa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,386 | 2,028 | 286 |
| White | 2,106 | 1,857 | 542 |
| Other Race | 601 | 337 | 115 |
| Black | 178 | 107 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 90 | |
| Native American | 44 | 25 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.74%.
Lamesa Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,123
Average Earnings
$41,577
Average Male
$20,690
Average Female
Lamesa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lamesa Language by Age
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Lamesa Language
57.96% of Lamesa residents speak only English, while 42.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.77% of the population.
Lamesa Language
Lamesa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,824 | 2,143 | 36.80% |
| Other | 1,064 | 813 | 76.41% |
| White | 2,870 | 433 | 15.09% |
| Multiple | 296 | 95 | 32.09% |
| Black | 295 | 58 | 19.66% |
| Native | 71 | 15 | 21.13% |
29.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.62%
Male Poverty Rate
31.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lamesa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is Other, with 76.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lamesa is White, with 15.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.77%.
Lamesa Poverty
Lamesa Poverty Rate by Education
Lamesa Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lamesa Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Lamesa Marital Status by Race
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Lamesa Marital Status
Lamesa Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 3.35% |
| Black | 15 | 6.49% |
Lamesa Veterans by Race
Lamesa Veterans by Education
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8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lamesa Veterans by Education
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58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lamesa Employment by Age
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Lamesa Employment by Race
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Lamesa Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.41%
Native Born
5.59%
Foreign Born
2.36%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.41% of Lamesa residents were born in the United States, with 84.77% having been born in Texas. 2.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lamesa Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,327 | 90 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 9,237 | 90 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 9,147 | 90 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 9,057 | -109 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 9,166 | -216 | -2.30% |
| 2016 | 9,382 | 9 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 9,373 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 9,366 | 44 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 9,322 | 133 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 9,189 | -115 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 9,304 | -108 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 9,412 | -540 | -0.56% |
| 2000 | 9,952 | -857 | -0.82% |
| 1990 | 10,809 | -981 | -0.86% |
| 1980 | 11,790 | 231 | 0.20% |
| 1970 | 11,559 | -879 | -0.73% |
| 1960 | 12,438 | 1,734 | 1.51% |
| 1950 | 10,704 | 4,666 | 5.89% |
| 1940 | 6,038 | 2,510 | 5.52% |
| 1930 | 3,528 | 0.00% |