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Levelland

Texas · 12,866 residents · 10.207 sq mi
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Levelland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,820. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,866
−8%since 1990
from 13,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,261 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+11%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,820
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,497 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,296
+28%since 1990
from $11,166 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
28.5% rent
1.6
−5%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(10,432)
Black6%(839)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(4,606)
Asian0.5%(71)
Diversity Score75.2%(10,516)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(6,976)
Black5.2%(671)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(5,045)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score67.3%(8,664)
67
−10%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+7%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Levelland, Texas?

Levelland, Texas has about 12,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Levelland, Texas?

The typical household in Levelland, Texas earns about $28,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Levelland, Texas expensive?

In Levelland, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Levelland, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Levelland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Levelland, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Levelland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Levelland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Levelland, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,120 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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