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Lackland AFB

Texas · 9,467 residents · 4.235 sq mi
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Lackland AFB is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,430. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Renters pay a median $1,864 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,467
+33%since 2000
from 7,123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,235 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.2
+4%since 2000
from 20.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Lackland AFB
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,430
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,973
+89%since 2000
from $10,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+53.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,864
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
99.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(4,222)
Black18.5%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(981)
Asian3.5%(250)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(4,904)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(5,331)
Black18.6%(1,762)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,560)
Asian3.8%(362)
Other6.9%(650)
Diversity Score78.8%(7,462)
Diversity Score
79
+14%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
18.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
94.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 93.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
Female
31.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lackland AFB, Texas?

Lackland AFB, Texas has about 9,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lackland AFB, Texas?

The typical household in Lackland AFB, Texas earns about $80,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lackland AFB, Texas expensive?

In Lackland AFB, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,864 a month.

How educated are people in Lackland AFB, Texas?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lackland AFB, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lackland AFB, Texas?

About 1.2% of people in Lackland AFB, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lackland AFB, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lackland AFB, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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