Lubbock is a city located in Lubbock County Texas. Lubbock has a 2023 population of 267,329. It is also the county seat of Lubbock County.Lubbock is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 257,882 in 2020.
The average household income in Lubbock is $76,311 with a poverty rate of 19.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Lubbock is 29.8 years, 28.9 years for males, and 31 years for females.
Lubbock is known as the “Hub City” because it is the hub of the region in economics, health care, and education. The city has been named as one of the best in the US for starting a small business due to its location, the ease of working with local government, and low commercial space rental rates. It is also known for its education and is home to one of the best high schools in the country.
Texas Tech University, Covenant Health System, Lubbock Independent School District, the University Medical Center and United Supermarkets are among the largest employers in the city.
The city of Lubbock has seen consistent growth since the early 1900s. Between the censuses taken in 1950 and 1960, the city grew to have a population of more than 100,000. Between 2000 and 2010, it broke the 200,000-resident mark. Since the census taken in 2010, the city has experienced 10% population growth, indicating that this city will continue to grow and thrive well into the future.
Lubbock’s history began back with the founding of Lubbock County in the 1870s. A small town was built that was the early start of modern-day Lubbock. The town merged with the town of Monterey, and the newly merged region retained the name. Lubbock was designated as the county seat in 1831 and was incorporated as a city in 1909.
Texas Tech University was founded during the 1920s, beginning the city’s legacy of quality education. Texas Tech University School of Medicine opened in 1969 and is now known as Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Reese Air Force Base was established in the city in 1941 and was in operation through the 1990s.
In 1970, Lubbock was struck by a tornado which killed 26 people and caused $125 million in damage. The city was rebuilt in the years that followed. Today, Lubbock is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world. It boasts multiple shopping centers and malls, high-end stores, restaurants, and many attractions and landmarks.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lubbock was:
3.14
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.8% of Lubbock residents speak only English, while 21.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.42% of the population.
19.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.25%
Male Poverty Rate
20.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is Islander, with 52.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is White, with 16.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.84%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.99%
Born in Lubbock
97.53%
Native Born
6.95%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
97.53% of Lubbock residents were born in the United States, with 76.99% having been born in Texas. 4.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.