| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 1 | 276,107 | 258,080 | 1.11% | 1,928 | 143 | City |
| Wolfforth | 2 | 9,329 | 5,597 | 6.67% | 1,919 | 5 | City |
| Slaton | 3 | 5,634 | 5,882 | -0.88% | 1,043 | 5 | City |
| Shallowater | 4 | 2,953 | 2,968 | -0.14% | 1,817 | 2 | City |
| Idalou | 5 | 2,083 | 2,196 | -1.05% | 2,062 | 1 | City |
| Ransom Canyon | 6 | 1,167 | 1,191 | -0.43% | 1,479 | 1 | Town |
| New Deal | 7 | 747 | 732 | 0.27% | 323 | 2 | Town |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 8 | 439 | 467 | -1.35% | 288 | 2 | Village |
Lubbock is the largest city in Lubbock County, with a population of 276,107.
Buffalo Springs Lake is the smallest city in Lubbock County, with a population of 439.
There are 8 cities in Lubbock County, Texas.