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Lamesa

Texas · 8,674 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 $34,522. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,000. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,674
−13%since 2000
from 9,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,698 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Lamesa
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,522
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,362 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,021
+42%since 2000
from $16,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(2,717)
Black3.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(5,456)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0.7%(62)
Diversity Score61.8%(5,359)
Diversity Score
62
−8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamesa, Texas?

Lamesa, Texas has about 8,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamesa, Texas?

The typical household in Lamesa, Texas earns about $34,522 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 $76,000, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Lamesa, Texas?

About 14.6% 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 25.5% of people in Lamesa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamesa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamesa, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,139 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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