Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

115,889

1.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

26.4

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

25.6%

2.93% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,903

1.45% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$120,000

6.01% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

52,776

0.389% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX had a population of 116k people with a median age of 26.4 and a median household income of $41,903. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX grew from 114,589 to 115,889, a 1.13% increase and its median household income grew from $41,305 to $41,903, a 1.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.1%), White (Hispanic) (27.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.8%), Other (Hispanic) (5.46%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.03%).

24.1% of the households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County--Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Texas Tech University (9,196 degrees awarded in 2020), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,563 degrees), and Lubbock Christian University (462 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was $120,000, and the homeownership rate was 43.1%.

Most people in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX borders Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Outer) PUMA, TX.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX

Photo by Kimberly Vardeman

Population & Diversity

Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 116k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.94% of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (8.04k people).

In 2020, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.7k people) in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.2k White (Hispanic) and 7.88k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Spanish (21,969 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (551 households), and Arabic (363 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,235

Women

49.8%

57,612

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 114,847 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

95.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.3% of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.7k ± 2.49k
White (Hispanic)
32.2k ± 1.97k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.88k ± 852

39.7%

Hispanic Population

46k people

39.7% of the people in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,200 ± 1,369 people
El Salvador
432 ± 509 people
China
425 ± 505 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,200 Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by El Salvador with 432 and China with 425.

Foreign-Born Population

6.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.04k people

6.42%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

As of 2020, 6.94% of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents (8.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was 6.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,969 households (20.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
551 households (0.504%)
Arabic
363 households (0.332%)

24.1% of the households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 20.1% of the households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,332 ± 364
Vietnam
1,221 ± 315
Korea
598 ± 275

Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 52.8k people. The largest industries in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (6,222 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,546 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,265 people), and the highest paying industries are Gasoline stations ($97,633), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($80,941), and Offices of physicians ($72,195).

Males in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,353. The income inequality in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,064

Women

47.5%

27,712

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 52,776 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

52.8k

2020 Value

−0.389%

1 Year decline

± −0.389%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.389%, from 53k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Postsecondary teachers (2,508 people), Cooks (1,657 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.8k

2020 Value

−0.389%

1 Year decline

± −0.389%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.389%, from 53k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,222 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,546 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,265 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,035

Median earning men ± $1,346

$21,238

Median earning women ± $1,167

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,727), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,346), and Wholesale Trade ($40,764).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,521), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,222), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($33,710).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX awarded 12,461 degrees. The student population of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 22,291 male students and 25,419 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (7,158 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,749 and 23.3%), Black or African American (750 and 6.34%), and Asian (599 and 5.07%).

The largest universities in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas Tech University (9,196 and 73.8%), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,563 and 20.6%), and Lubbock Christian University (462 and 3.71%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County--Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Registered Nursing (1,294 and 10.4%), General Business Administration & Management (577 and 4.63%), and Mechanical Engineering (389 and 3.12%).

The median tuition costs in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County--Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are $24,060 for private four year colleges, and $7,674 and $20,149 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 47,710 (46.7% men and 53.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 47,710 students enrolled in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 25,480 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,131 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
357 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
351 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County--Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Registered Nursing with 1,131 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County--Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas Tech University
9,196 degrees awarded
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2,563 degrees awarded
Lubbock Christian University
462 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas Tech University with 9,196 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 5,342 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.75 times less than the 7,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,158 degrees mean that there were 2.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,749 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,821) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.857% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2020 were Some college (30.9k), High School or Equivalent (23k), and Bachelors Degree (13.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was $120,000 in 2020, which is 0.522 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $113,200 to $120,000, a 6.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is 43.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is $41,903. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$120,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,711

$19,030

Median Property Taxes

±$1,238

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.1%

Homeownership

2020

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 43.1% of the housing units in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 42.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,903

Median Household Income

± $1,943

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,972

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX grew to $41,903 from the previous year's value of $41,305.

The following chart displays the households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

0.471

2019 Wage GINI in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.76% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Carpooled (13.9%)
Worked At Home (4.2%)

In 2020, 75.1% of workers in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who worked at home (4.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.677% of the workforce in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX (27.1k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.8% of the population of Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 8.39% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 36.5% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.2%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

8.39%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX declined by 1.85% from 15.5% to 15.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.