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Lometa

Texas · 856 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 $21,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,000. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
856
+9%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4626498361K1K1990201020202024Lometa
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,420
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,381
−20%since 2000
from $10,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(509)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(304)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score63.3%(542)
Diversity Score
63
+12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lometa, Texas?

Lometa, Texas has about 856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lometa, Texas?

The typical household in Lometa, Texas earns about $21,420 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Lometa, Texas?

About 8.0% 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 36.8% 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 255 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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