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Lott

Texas · 644 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Lott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,293. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,100. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
644
−11%since 2000
from 724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386748109461K1990201020202024Lott
2024583
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,293
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,511
+83%since 2000
from $10,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−8%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(498)
Black21%(152)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(67)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(421)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(383)
Black16.3%(105)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(122)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.1%(52)
Diversity Score75.2%(484)
Diversity Score
75
+29%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+99%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lott, Texas?

Lott, Texas has about 644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lott, Texas?

The typical household in Lott, Texas earns about $39,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lott, Texas expensive?

In Lott, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Lott, Texas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lott, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lott, Texas?

About 25.4% of people in Lott, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lott, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lott, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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