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Levelland

Texas · 12,652 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 $45,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $100,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,652
−2%since 2000
from 12,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Levelland
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,196
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,552
+65%since 2000
from $14,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(6,976)
Black5.2%(671)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(5,045)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.3%(8,664)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(4,693)
Black3.7%(468)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(7,154)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other1.9%(243)
Diversity Score67.1%(8,491)
Diversity Score
67
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Levelland, Texas?

Levelland, Texas has about 12,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Levelland, Texas?

The typical household in Levelland, Texas earns about $45,196 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 $100,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Levelland, Texas?

About 14.3% 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 17.3% 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 1,334 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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