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Lamb County

Texas · 13,045 residents · 1,016.181 sq mi
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Lamb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,935. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% 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 $67,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,045
−11%since 2000
from 14,709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,935
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,502
+42%since 2000
from $15,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(7,553)
Black4.2%(615)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(6,393)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(9,873)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(4,981)
Black3%(392)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(7,449)
Asian0%(4)
Other1.5%(194)
Diversity Score65.7%(8,564)
Segregation Score28%(3,656)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamb County, Texas?

Lamb County, Texas has about 13,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamb County, Texas?

The typical household in Lamb County, Texas earns about $44,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamb County, Texas expensive?

In Lamb County, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Lamb County, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lamb County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamb County, Texas?

About 19.4% of people in Lamb County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lamb County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lamb County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,027 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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