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Lockett

Texas · 195 residents · 3.003 sq mi
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Lockett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,792. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 73 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−27%since 2023
from 268 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
65 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 89 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+109%since 2023
from 27.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15521026532037520202024Lockett
2024195
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,792
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,789
+16%since 2023
from $21,338 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−26%since 2023
from 0.571 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.2%
+36.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score63.2%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score25.5%(50)
Diversity Score
25
−60%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
15.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
64.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.2%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
+27.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
Female
42.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockett, Texas?

Lockett, Texas has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockett, Texas?

The typical household in Lockett, Texas earns about $54,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lockett, Texas?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lockett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockett, Texas?

About 18.5% of people in Lockett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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