Lubbock, Texas
Quick Statistics
Lubbock is a community in Lubbock County, Texas, home to about 264,814 people spread across 143.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,811 a year, and a typical home is worth about $212,400. About 42.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 15 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Lubbock ranks number 10 of 1,795 in population, number 881 in median household income, number 604 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Lubbock typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 27°F. The area sees roughly 7 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wolfforth, TX | 7.6 mi. | 6,701 |
| 2. | Shallowater, TX | 10.6 mi. | 2,955 |
| 3. | Buffalo Springs, TX | 11.2 mi. | 571 |
| 4. | Ransom Canyon, TX | 11.9 mi. | 1,041 |
| 5. | New Deal, TX | 12.0 mi. | 668 |
| 6. | Idalou, TX | 13.7 mi. | 2,151 |
| 7. | Slaton, TX | 15.9 mi. | 5,761 |
| 8. | Smyer, TX | 15.9 mi. | 291 |
What is the population of Lubbock, Texas?
Lubbock has a population of about 264,814 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Lubbock, Texas in?
Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Lubbock, Texas?
The median home value in Lubbock is about $212,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Lubbock, Texas?
The median personal income in Lubbock is about $33,811 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Lubbock, Texas?
Since 1950, 97 tornadoes have been recorded in Lubbock County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Lubbock, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 27 degrees, with around 7 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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