Lamb County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 148th-largest in Texas

The population of Lamb County, Texas is 12,919 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 148th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $56,997, the median home value is $76,600, and the median age is 36.6.

The population of Lamb County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (13,995 → 12,687), a -0.70% annualized rate.

Lamb County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

12,919

Population

-0.70%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$56,997

Median Income

$76,600

Median Home Value

Lamb County covers 1,016 sq mi of land at 12.7 people per square mile.

About Lamb County, TX

Lamb County is a county in Texas with a population of 12,919. It ranks #148 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 36.6, younger than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Lamb County is $56,997, below the US median of $74,580. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $76,600, with monthly rent averaging $900. The homeownership rate of 72.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lamb County reflects 14.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.4 minutes each way.

Lamb County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lamb County had a population of 13,995 in 2010 and 12,687 in 2024, a -9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,064 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.70%.

12,687

Population (2024)

13,995

Population (2010)

14,064

Peak (2011)

-0.70%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	13,995	-	-	estimate
2011	14,064	+69	+0.49%	estimate
2012	13,870	-194	-1.38%	estimate
2013	13,671	-199	-1.43%	estimate
2014	13,491	-180	-1.32%	estimate
2015	13,267	-224	-1.66%	estimate
2016	13,205	-62	-0.47%	estimate
2017	13,186	-19	-0.14%	estimate
2018	13,087	-99	-0.75%	estimate
2019	12,904	-183	-1.40%	estimate
2020	13,006	+102	+0.79%	estimate
2021	12,905	-101	-0.78%	estimate
2022	12,774	-131	-1.02%	estimate
2023	12,768	-6	-0.05%	estimate
2024	12,687	-81	-0.63%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	71.3%
Black or African American	3.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.6

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

16.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

8.0%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

10.7%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.3%

75–84

5.7%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 22.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,997$-19,295 vs state
Mean household income	$71,174
Per-capita income	$26,993
Poverty rate	11.3%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	58.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.6%

Agriculture

12.9%

Retail trade

9.1%

Construction

8.6%

Manufacturing

6.7%

Education & health care

6.5%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Public administration

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Lamb County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

80.0%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

16.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$76,600$-183,800 vs state

Median home value

$900

Median rent

72.0%

Homeownership rate

5,893

Total housing units

78.8%

Occupied

21.2%

Vacant

28.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

74.5%

With health insurance

87.2%

With broadband internet

10.8%

Foreign-born

4.9%

Veterans (18+)

14.4%

With a disability

57.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

77.4%

High School+

14.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lamb County, Texas has a population of 12,919 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 148th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.

The population of Lamb County has declined 9.3% since 2010 (13,995 → 12,687), a -0.70% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lamb County, Texas is $56,997, with mean (average) household income of $71,174 and per-capita income of $26,993. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lamb County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.3%), Black or African American (3.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lamb County, Texas is 36.6 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Lamb County is $76,600 and median monthly rent is $900. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,893 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lamb County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Lamb County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.