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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lometa

Texas · 601 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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Lometa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,708. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,900. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

601
−23%vs 2000
vs 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.0
+22%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4626498361K1K1990201020202024Lometa
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,708
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,923 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,377
−20%vs 2000
vs $10,428 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.3%
+9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$290
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $330 in 2000
US average: $450
68.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
2.0
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(522)
Black2.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(233)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(444)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(93)
Diversity Score60.4%(363)
60
+6%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lometa, Texas?

Lometa, Texas has about 601 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lometa, Texas?

The typical household in Lometa, Texas earns about $12,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lometa, Texas expensive?

In Lometa, Texas, the median home is worth about $24,900, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Lometa, Texas?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lometa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lometa, Texas?

About 38.3% of people in Lometa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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