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Lometa

Texas · 782 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 $21,923. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,300. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

782
+30%since 1990
from 601 in 1990
1990 – 2025
931 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
−18%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4626498361K1K1990201020202024Lometa
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,923
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,428
+24%since 1990
from $8,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.1%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$330
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.6
−20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.4%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+6%since 1990
from 19.7 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 Lometa, Texas?

Lometa, Texas has about 782 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lometa, Texas?

The typical household in Lometa, Texas earns about $21,923 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 $34,300, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Lometa, Texas?

About 11.4% 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 29.1% of people in Lometa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lometa, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lometa, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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