State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,323.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.01%
Growth Since 2010
-0.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
23,121
World Population Review
Levelland, Texas Population 2021
13,504
Levelland is a city located in Hockley County Texas. It is also the county seat of Hockley County. With a 2020 population of 13,504, it is the 200th largest city in Texas and the 2487th largest city in the United States . Levelland is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,542 in 2010. Levelland reached it's highest population of 13,986 in 1990. Spanning over 10 miles, Levelland has a population density of 1,323 people per square mile.
The average household income in Levelland is $61,479 with a poverty rate of 16.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $663 per month, and the median house value is $98,300. The median age in Levelland is 32.9 years, 30.8 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
Levelland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Levelland was:
- White: 84.66%
- Other race: 7.04%
- Black or African American: 4.48%
- Two or more races: 2.73%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Asian: 0.43%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
The current population of Levelland, Texas is 13,504 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,501.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,542.
Levelland, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,121 | 50 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 23,071 | 50 | 0.22% |
| 2019 | 23,021 | 50 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 22,971 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 22,977 | -66 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 23,043 | -267 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 23,310 | -153 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 23,463 | 55 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 23,408 | 334 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 23,074 | 143 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 22,931 | 78 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 22,853 | 0.00% |
Levelland Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,510 | 84.66% |
| Some Other Race | 957 | 7.04% |
| Black or African American | 609 | 4.48% |
| Two or More Races | 371 | 2.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.15% |
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Levelland Population by Race
Levelland Population Pyramid $2021
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Levelland Population by Age
Levelland Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,855 | 2.65 | 66.2 |
| Married | 2,462 | 3.48 | 81 |
| Non Family | 1,597 | 1.11 | 52.6 |
| Female | 533 | 3.13 | 53.7 |
| Male | 263 | 3.2 | 36.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Levelland Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,185 | 14.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 990 | 11.80% |
| High School Graduate | 2,172 | 25.89% |
| Some College | 1,730 | 20.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,027 | 12.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 825 | 9.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 459 | 5.47% |
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Levelland Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Levelland Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,950 | 3,567 | 945 |
| Hispanic | 3,878 | 2,142 | 276 |
| Other Race | 485 | 288 | 28 |
| Black | 400 | 357 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 106 | |
| Native American | 50 | 46 | 7 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Levelland Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,422
Average Earnings
$40,493
Average Male
$26,618
Average Female
Levelland Earnings by Educational Attainment
Levelland Language by Age
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Levelland Language
64.16% of Levelland residents speak only English, while 35.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.27% of the population.
Levelland Language
Levelland Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,119 | 1,471 | 20.66% |
| White | 4,931 | 464 | 9.41% |
| Other | 936 | 259 | 27.67% |
| Black | 509 | 191 | 37.52% |
| Multiple | 362 | 147 | 40.61% |
16.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.26%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Levelland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Levelland is Multiple, with 40.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Levelland is White, with 9.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.92%.
Levelland Poverty
Levelland Poverty Rate by Education
Levelland Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Levelland Married by Age and Sex
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Levelland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Levelland Marital Status by Race
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Levelland Marital Status
Levelland Veterans by War
Levelland Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 2.47% |
| Other Race | 51 | 8.06% |
| Black | 16 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 5 | 13.51% |
Levelland Veterans by Race
Levelland Veterans by Education
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7.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Levelland Veterans by Education
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62.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Levelland Employment by Age
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Levelland Employment by Race
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Levelland 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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88.77%
Native Born
11.23%
Foreign Born
7.56%
Non Citizen
3.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.77% of Levelland residents were born in the United States, with 71.33% having been born in Texas. 7.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Levelland Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,504 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 13,503 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 13,502 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 13,501 | -39 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 13,540 | -77 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 13,617 | -199 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 13,816 | -72 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 13,888 | 62 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 13,826 | 182 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 13,644 | 87 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 13,557 | 49 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 13,508 | 642 | 0.49% |
| 2000 | 12,866 | -1,120 | -0.83% |
| 1990 | 13,986 | 177 | 0.13% |
| 1980 | 13,809 | 2,364 | 1.90% |
| 1970 | 11,445 | 1,292 | 1.21% |
| 1960 | 10,153 | 1,889 | 2.08% |
| 1950 | 8,264 | 5,173 | 10.33% |
| 1940 | 3,091 | 0.00% |