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Lefors

Texas · 420 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Lefors has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
−25%since 2000
from 559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653694745786821990201020202024Lefors
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,221
+69%since 2000
from $13,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−1%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(522)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(27)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score21.8%(91)
Diversity Score
22
+69%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.9 min
+222%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lefors, Texas?

Lefors, Texas has about 420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lefors, Texas?

The typical household in Lefors, Texas earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lefors, Texas expensive?

In Lefors, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,300, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Lefors, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lefors, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lefors, Texas?

About 19.6% of people in Lefors, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lefors, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lefors, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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