State
County
Land Area
134.7 sq mi
Density
1,957.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.92%
Growth Since 2010
14.84%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
328,293
Lubbock is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 263,648, it is the 11th largest city in Texas and the 84th largest city in the United States. Lubbock is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 14.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 229,573 in 2010. Lubbock reached it's highest population of 263,648 in 2021. Spanning over 136 miles, Lubbock has a population density of 1,957 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lubbock is $71,273 with a poverty rate of 20.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $955 per month, and the median house value is $140,800. The median age in Lubbock is 29.6 years, 28.4 years for males, and 31.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.
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:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 328,293 | 3,018 | 0.92% |
2020 | 325,275 | 3,018 | 0.93% |
2019 | 322,257 | 3,018 | 0.94% |
2018 | 319,239 | 2,145 | 0.67% |
2017 | 317,094 | 3,314 | 1.05% |
2016 | 313,780 | 3,779 | 1.20% |
2015 | 310,001 | 3,945 | 1.27% |
2014 | 306,056 | 4,889 | 1.60% |
2013 | 301,167 | 3,374 | 1.12% |
2012 | 297,793 | 2,455 | 0.82% |
2011 | 295,338 | 3,097 | 1.05% |
2010 | 292,241 | 0.00% |
Race | Population | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White | 204,554 | 80.58% |
Black or African American | 19,915 | 7.85% |
Some Other Race | 12,311 | 4.85% |
Two or More Races | 7,517 | 2.96% |
Asian | 6,568 | 2.59% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,668 | 1.05% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 318 | 0.13% |
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
---|---|---|---|
All | 95,479 | 2.54 | 51.2 |
Non Family | 38,739 | 1.46 | 33.9 |
Married | 38,079 | 3.22 | 74.3 |
Female | 13,599 | 3.46 | 40.2 |
Male | 5,062 | 3.26 | 40.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 8,741 | 5.95% |
9th to 12th Grade | 11,044 | 7.52% |
High School Graduate | 36,453 | 24.81% |
Some College | 35,511 | 24.17% |
Associates Degree | 8,860 | 6.03% |
Bachelors Degree | 28,850 | 19.64% |
Graduate Degree | 17,458 | 11.88% |
Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 81,601 | 77,492 | 34,418 |
Hispanic | 47,895 | 34,354 | 6,486 |
Black | 11,273 | 9,753 | 1,725 |
Other Race | 8,139 | 5,147 | 609 |
Asian | 3,910 | 3,721 | 2,967 |
Multiple Races | 2,752 | 2,334 | 754 |
Native American | 1,441 | 889 | 250 |
Islander | 127 | 88 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.88%.
$35,595
Average Earnings
$42,203
Average Male
$30,167
Average Female
77.78% of Lubbock residents speak only English, while 22.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.33% of the population.
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 88,590 | 20,780 | 23.46% |
White | 124,408 | 20,055 | 16.12% |
Black | 18,685 | 5,066 | 27.11% |
Other | 11,775 | 2,902 | 24.65% |
Multiple | 7,097 | 1,929 | 27.18% |
Asian | 6,182 | 1,779 | 28.78% |
Native | 2,516 | 676 | 26.87% |
Islander | 318 | 52 | 16.35% |
20.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.38%
Male Poverty Rate
20.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is Asian, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lubbock is White, with 16.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.13%.
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 9,498 | 5.99% |
Hispanic | 2,328 | 3.69% |
Black | 1,109 | 7.52% |
2 or More | 355 | 9.24% |
Other | 340 | 3.45% |
Hawaiian | 56 | 19.65% |
Indian | 56 | 2.80% |
Asian | 33 | 0.62% |
7.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
93.69%
Native Born
6.31%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
93.69% of Lubbock residents were born in the United States, with 73.44% having been born in Texas. 4.04% 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 |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 263,648 | 2,393 | 0.92% |
2020 | 261,255 | 2,393 | 0.92% |
2019 | 258,862 | 2,393 | 0.93% |
2018 | 256,469 | 2,037 | 0.80% |
2017 | 254,432 | 3,045 | 1.21% |
2016 | 251,387 | 3,437 | 1.39% |
2015 | 247,950 | 3,600 | 1.47% |
2014 | 244,350 | 4,642 | 1.94% |
2013 | 239,708 | 3,347 | 1.42% |
2012 | 236,361 | 2,433 | 1.04% |
2011 | 233,928 | 2,823 | 1.22% |
2010 | 231,105 | 31,541 | 1.48% |
2000 | 199,564 | 13,358 | 0.70% |
1990 | 186,206 | 11,845 | 0.66% |
1980 | 174,361 | 25,260 | 1.58% |
1970 | 149,101 | 20,410 | 1.48% |
1960 | 128,691 | 56,944 | 6.02% |
1950 | 71,747 | 39,894 | 8.46% |
1940 | 31,853 | 11,333 | 4.50% |
1930 | 20,520 | 16,469 | 17.61% |
1920 | 4,051 | 2,151 | 7.87% |
1910 | 1,900 | 0.00% |