Lufkin, TX

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2024 Population

34,251

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.6

3.59% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18%

6.19% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$57,048

0.575% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$179,600

10.5% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

14,568

1.45% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Lufkin, 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.

91.9% of the residents in Lufkin, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lufkin, TX are Angelina College (1,180 degrees awarded in 2024), East Texas Cosmetology College (37 degrees), and Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin (32 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lufkin, TX was $179,600, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Lufkin, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lufkin, TX was 2 cars per household.

United States Texas Angelina County, TX Lufkin, TX Deep East Texas COG (Central)--Angelina & Nacogdoches Counties PUMA, TX

Population & Diversity

Lufkin, TX is home to a population of 34.3k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.5% of Lufkin, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.28k people).

In 2024, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.5k people) in Lufkin, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.64k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.9%

2024 Citizenship

91.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.9% of Lufkin, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lufkin, TX was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lufkin, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lufkin, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.5k ± 828
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.64k ± 1.15k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.27k ± 705

33.8%

Hispanic Population

11.6k people

33.8% of the people in Lufkin, TX are hispanic (11.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lufkin, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

12.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.28k people

13.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.47k people

As of 2024, 12.5% of Lufkin, TX residents (4.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lufkin, TX was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lufkin, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
309 ± 94
Gulf War (1990s)
285 ± 184
Gulf War (2001-)
225 ± 118

Lufkin, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lufkin, TX.

Health

81.2% of the population of Lufkin, TX has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.9% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.8%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lufkin, TX grew by 4.35% from 18.1% to 18.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lufkin, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Lufkin, TX employs 14.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lufkin, TX were Manufacturing (2,025 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,921 people), and Retail Trade (1,742 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($57,998), Public Administration ($55,378), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,992).

Employment

Occupations

14.6k

2024 Value

± 1,084

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lufkin, TX declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 14.8k employees to 14.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lufkin, TX, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,512 people), Production Occupations (1,382 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,276 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lufkin, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.6k

2024 Value

± 1,084

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lufkin, TX declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 14.8k employees to 14.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lufkin, TX, are Manufacturing (2,025 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,921 people), and Retail Trade (1,742 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lufkin, TX, though some of these residents may live in Lufkin, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,588

Median earning men ± $1,866

$33,600

Median earning women ± $3,265

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,384), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,500), and Manufacturing ($49,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,913), Wholesale Trade ($46,957), and Public Administration ($43,657).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lufkin, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Lufkin, TX awarded 1,270 degrees. The student population of Lufkin, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,439 male students and 2,602 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lufkin, TX are White (552 and 45.2%), Hispanic or Latino (417 and 34.1%), Black or African American (197 and 16.1%), and Two or More Races (25 and 2.05%).

The largest universities in Lufkin, TX by number of degrees awarded are Angelina College (1,180 and 92.9%), East Texas Cosmetology College (37 and 2.91%), and Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin (32 and 2.52%).

The most popular majors in Lufkin, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (286 and 22.5%), General Studies (219 and 17.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (78 and 6.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 4,041 students enrolled in Lufkin, TX, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,850 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
219 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
62 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lufkin, TX was General Studies with 219 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lufkin, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Angelina College
1,180 degrees awarded
East Texas Cosmetology College
37 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Angelina College with 1,180 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 469 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lufkin, TX, which is 0.586 times less than the 801 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 552 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 417 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

Public, 2-year ($3,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,630) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lufkin, TX was $179,600 in 2024, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,600 to $179,600, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lufkin, TX is 51.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lufkin, TX have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lufkin, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$179,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,894

$6,662

Median Property Taxes

±$613

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 Lufkin, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lufkin, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2024

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51.6% of the housing units in Lufkin, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lufkin, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$57,048

Median Household Income

± $5,717

12.9k

Number of Households

± 1,009

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Lufkin, TX grew to $57,048 from the previous year's value of $56,722.

The following chart displays the households in Lufkin, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lufkin, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (9.7%)
Worked At Home (6.87%)

In 2024, 80.5% of workers in Lufkin, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (6.87%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lufkin, TX have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Lufkin, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lufkin, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lufkin, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lufkin, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lufkin, TX (5.97k out of 33.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lufkin, TX is Hispanic, followed by White 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.