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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lamesa

Texas · 10,813 residents · 5.107 sq mi
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Lamesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,200. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,813
+9%vs 2000
vs 9,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,117 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Lamesa
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,811
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,362 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,089
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,211 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.0%
+11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$306
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349 in 2000
US average: $450
77.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
22.7% rent
1.8
+35%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(4,171)
Black4.1%(412)
Hispanic / Latino53%(5,271)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(6,652)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(7,309)
Black5.4%(589)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(4,894)
Asian0%(0)
Other27%(2,915)
Diversity Score81.3%(8,793)
81
+22%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lamesa, Texas?

Lamesa, Texas has about 10,813 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lamesa, Texas?

The typical household in Lamesa, Texas earns about $17,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamesa, Texas expensive?

In Lamesa, Texas, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Lamesa, Texas?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lamesa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamesa, Texas?

About 33.0% of people in Lamesa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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