Lubbock County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Texas
The population of Lubbock County, Texas is 314,633 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $63,367, the median home value is $199,600, and the median age is 31.7.
The population of Lubbock County has grown 16.8% since 2010 (280,332 → 327,394), a +1.11% annualized rate.
314,633
Population
+1.11%
Annual growth
351
People / sq mi
$63,367
Median Income
$199,600
Median Home Value
Lubbock County covers 896 sq mi of land at 351.3 people per square mile.
About Lubbock County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Lubbock County: a median age of 31.7, younger than the national median. Lubbock County is a county in Texas with a population of 314,633. It ranks #18 among counties in Texas by population.
Median household income is $63,367, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $199,600, with typical rent around $1,134.
About 33.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.7%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Lubbock County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lubbock County had a population of 280,332 in 2010 and 327,394 in 2024, a 16.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 327,394 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.12%.
327,394
Population (2024)
280,332
Population (2010)
327,394
Peak (2024)
1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 280,332 |
| 2011 | 283,476 |
| 2012 | 286,062 |
| 2013 | 289,646 |
| 2014 | 294,591 |
| 2015 | 298,509 |
| 2016 | 302,326 |
| 2017 | 305,689 |
| 2018 | 308,084 |
| 2019 | 311,087 |
| 2020 | 311,590 |
| 2021 | 314,677 |
| 2022 | 318,324 |
| 2023 | 322,434 |
| 2024 | 327,394 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
31.7
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
13.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,367$-12,925 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,862 |
| Per-capita income | $35,170 |
| Poverty rate | 11.5%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lubbock County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
78.0%
Public transit
6.7%
Work from home
16.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$199,600$-60,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,134
Median rent
55.3%
Homeownership rate
136,468
Total housing units
90.9%
Occupied
9.1%
Vacant
44.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.3%
With health insurance
95.8%
With broadband internet
18.8%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.3%
With a disability
80.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.8%
High School+
33.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lubbock County, Texas has a population of 314,633 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 351 people per square mile.
The population of Lubbock County has grown 16.8% since 2010 (280,332 → 327,394), a +1.11% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lubbock County, Texas is $63,367, with mean (average) household income of $88,862 and per-capita income of $35,170. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lubbock County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.8%), Black or African American (7.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lubbock County, Texas is 31.7 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Lubbock County is $199,600 and median monthly rent is $1,134. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 136,468 total housing units, 9.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lubbock County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.