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Lockney

Texas · 1,498 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Lockney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,958. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 558 residents. 16% 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 $69,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,498
−27%since 2000
from 2,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+28%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lockney
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,958
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,749
+83%since 2000
from $13,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−3%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(936)
Black2.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(1,067)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(1,336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(475)
Black2.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(955)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score60.7%(909)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lockney, Texas?

Lockney, Texas has about 1,498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lockney, Texas?

The typical household in Lockney, Texas earns about $53,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lockney, Texas expensive?

In Lockney, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Lockney, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lockney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lockney, Texas?

About 14.3% of people in Lockney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lockney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lockney, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 709 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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