Lamb County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Lamb County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Lamb County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Lamb County, Texas. The estimated population of Lamb County, Texas is 13,147 people, with a median age of 36.5.

We can look at the total population in Lamb County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,147
+0.99%
-1.65%
2020
13,018
 -0.8% -
2019
13,123
 -1.05% -
2018
13,262
 -0.79% -
2017
13,368
 - -

Population of Lamb County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
38.1%
39.8%
 -4.27%
Black/African American
3.1%
3.6%
 -13.89%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
56.5%
55%
 +2.73%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Lamb County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.5 +0.27% 34.8 +2.05% 37.7 +0.53%
2020 36.4 0% 34.1 +0.29% 37.5 -2.09%
2019 36.4 +1.11% 34 +2.72% 38.3 +3.23%
2018 36 +1.12% 33.1 -1.19% 37.1 -2.62%
2017 35.6 - 33.5 - 38.1 -

The median age of Lamb County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,181 -8.9% 942 +3.01% 1,055 969
10 to 19 1,105 +2.14% 917 +7.98% 1,123 983
20 to 29 790 -4.68% 729 -1.76% 745 710
30 to 39 842 +1.65% 833 -2.51% 852 806
40 to 49 720 -14.61% 697 -4.76% 619 654
50 to 59 844 -3.78% 903 -7.56% 811 834
60 to 69 746 -6.97% 556 +23.24% 689 691
70+ 604 +16.02% 959 -6.23% 706 900

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Lamb County, Texas is $50,041.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Lamb County.

  • Under 25
    $38,672.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,622.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,973.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,771.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Lamb County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Lamb County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Lamb County, Texas is currently $63,261.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.65% of households in Lamb County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Lamb County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Lamb County is $23,469.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Lamb County by the total population of Lamb County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Lamb County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Lamb County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Lamb County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Lamb County over the age of 16 is 9,860.

Of those people, a total of 57.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Lamb County is 55.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 843 37.20% 1.60%
20 to 24 years 724 76.40% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 731 73.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 722 67.90% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 1,557 80.40% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 1,453 74.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 844 72.40% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 770 64.20% 5.30%
65 to 74 years 1,154 24.80% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,062 5.00% 30.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Lamb County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,140 57.00% 1.80%
Black or African American 337 57.90% 24.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 42.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 273 54.20% 20.30%
Two or more races 998 62.30% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 5,210 58.40% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,130 55.70% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Lamb County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Lamb County is 5,484, with median earnings of $32,302.00.

Women in Lamb County, Texas earning approximately 59.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,484 $32,302.00
Male 3,059 $40,436.00
Female 2,425 $24,053.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 584 $51,364.00
Business and Financial 127 $75,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $14,872.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $80,720.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $41,735.00
Community and Social Service 143 $24,763.00
Legal 19 $29,875.00
Educational and Library 404 $39,932.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 406 $32,159.00
Healthcare Support 237 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $32,500.00
Law Enforcement 75 $66,023.00
Food Preparation and Serving 283 $5,383.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 179 $9,583.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $16,917.00
Sales 472 $22,169.00
Office and Administrative Support 472 $31,117.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 339 $34,750.00
Construction and Extraction 282 $34,478.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $46,438.00
Production 270 $26,771.00
Transportation and Material Moving 275 $48,875.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 489 $59,821.00 95 $29,398.00
Business and Financial 61 $72,596.00 66 $76,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 85 $14,464.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $41,556.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 63 $66,042.00 80 $24,224.00
Legal 0 $0.00 19 $29,875.00
Educational and Library 92 $55,658.00 312 $38,784.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $75,313.00 325 $31,960.00
Healthcare Support 26 $11,250.00 211 $21,797.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $28,250.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 75 $66,023.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $5,250.00 252 $5,426.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $21,736.00 108 $5,865.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 30 $17,727.00
Sales 183 $58,850.00 289 $15,078.00
Office and Administrative Support 61 $34,083.00 411 $30,612.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 321 $34,583.00 18 $65,250.00
Construction and Extraction 281 $34,459.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 262 $46,786.00 13 $0.00
Production 237 $27,066.00 33 $15,568.00
Transportation and Material Moving 210 $50,769.00 65 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,604 households in Lamb County, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,168 families in Lamb County with an average family size of 3.48 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,241 365 562 1,436
Average Household Size 3.47 3.37 4.33 1.07
Total Families 2,241 365 562 0
Average Household Size 3.45 3.12 3.86 0

Poverty

Of the 3,168 families in Lamb County, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Lamb County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,909 housing units in Lamb County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,604 77.92%
Vacant 1,305 22.08%

13.81% of the total 5,909 housing units in Lamb County are rental units. This is approximately 816 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,458 are occupied by the owner - or 58.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Lamb County is $737.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Lamb County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    330
  • Less than $500
    135
  • $500 to $999
    513
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    161
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Lamb County is $66,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Lamb County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,348
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,073
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    476
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    248
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    184
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    93
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    36
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Lamb County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Lamb County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    417
  • 1940 to 1949
    673
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,426
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,185
  • 1970 to 1979
    769
  • 1980 to 1989
    611
  • 1990 to 1999
    418
  • 2000 to 2009
    303
  • 2010 to 2013
    107
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Lamb County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    265
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,133
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,936
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,270

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Lamb County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Lamb County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Lamb County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    844
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,265
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    794
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    524
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    279
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    391
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    165
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    146
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    329
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    204
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Lamb County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Lamb County, Texas

We have data for 11 places in Lamb County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.