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Lometa

Texas · 753 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 $33,333. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% 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 $70,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
753
−4%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+1%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4626498361K1K1990201020202024Lometa
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,088
+112%since 2000
from $10,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47%(354)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(360)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.8%(488)
Diversity Score
65
+14%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−18%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lometa, Texas?

Lometa, Texas has about 753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lometa, Texas?

The typical household in Lometa, Texas earns about $33,333 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Lometa, Texas?

About 14.7% 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 18.8% 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 152 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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