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Lufkin

Texas · 35,067 residents · 34.207 sq mi
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Lufkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $87,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,067
+7%since 2000
from 32,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,025 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K33K35K37K1990201020202024Lufkin
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,988
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,989 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,473
+22%since 2000
from $17,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(17,567)
Black26.3%(8,603)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(5,754)
Asian1.3%(439)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.4%(24,650)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(16,029)
Black27%(9,480)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(8,464)
Asian1.6%(559)
Other1.3%(460)
Diversity Score82.2%(28,835)
Diversity Score
82
+9%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lufkin, Texas?

Lufkin, Texas has about 35,067 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lufkin, Texas?

The typical household in Lufkin, Texas earns about $35,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lufkin, Texas expensive?

In Lufkin, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Lufkin, Texas?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lufkin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lufkin, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Lufkin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lufkin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lufkin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,861 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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