Lubbock, TX

Living in Lubbock

Bikeability28
Walkability32
Commute95
Public Transit23
Affordability70
Public Safety30
Airports11
Hospitals49
Colleges48
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Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

254kPopulation+32k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$50kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$141kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median Monthly Rent+$171 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lubbock

United States45
Texas51
Lubbock Metro Area66
Lubbock County68

Property Crime in Lubbock

United States48
Texas58
Lubbock Metro Area64
Lubbock County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4012
Feb4411
Mar5110
Apr6010
May6930
Jun7730
Jul8020
Aug7920
Sep7130
Oct6120
Nov5011
Dec4112

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lubbock

Inland Flooding44
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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