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Lipscomb County

Texas · 3,059 residents · 932.214 sq mi
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Lipscomb County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,059
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lipscomb County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,182
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,736
+76%since 2000
from $16,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(2,344)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(633)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(1,305)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,786)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(1,123)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.4%(133)
Diversity Score64.9%(1,985)
Segregation Score29.1%(891)
Diversity Score
65
+52%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lipscomb County, Texas?

Lipscomb County, Texas has about 3,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lipscomb County, Texas earns about $63,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lipscomb County, Texas expensive?

In Lipscomb County, Texas, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Lipscomb County, Texas?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lipscomb County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lipscomb County, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Lipscomb County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lipscomb County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lipscomb County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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ZIP 79005ZIP 79046ZIP 79034ZIP 79024ZIP 79056
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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