South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

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2023 Population

162,571

0.439% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

27.8

1.09% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23%

1.45% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,932

3.92% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

75,010

41% 1-year growth

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The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.9%), White (Hispanic) (17.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.6%), Other (Hispanic) (7.97%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.24%).

22.3% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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.

95.9% of the residents in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 (10,618 degrees awarded in 2023), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,459 degrees), and Lubbock Christian University (346 degrees).

Most people in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX borders South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Outer) PUMA, TX.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX

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Population & Diversity

South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 163k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 2.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.2k people) in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k White (Hispanic) and 22.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Spanish (28,600 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (686 households), and Arabic (474 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

81,146

Women

50.5%

79,385

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 160,531 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.9%

2023 Citizenship

95.8%

2022 Citizenship

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.2k ± 2.01k
White (Hispanic)
28k ± 2.27k
Two+ (Hispanic)
22.1k ± 2.03k

40.1%

Hispanic Population

65.1k people

40.1% of the people in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (65.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,313 ± 1,398 people
India
513 ± 555 people
Honduras
500 ± 548 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,313 South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by India with 513 and Honduras with 500.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
28,600 households (18.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
686 households (0.45%)
Arabic
474 households (0.311%)

22.3% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 18.8% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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-)
2,146 ± 355
Vietnam
1,640 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
1,027 ± 232

South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 75k people. The largest industries in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Restaurants & Food Services (7,361 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,302 people), and Construction (4,829 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($105,277), Oil & gas extraction ($102,337), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($96,479).

Males in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,572. The income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

25,064

Women

47.5%

27,712

Men

52.5%

The workforce of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

75k

2022 Value

41%

1 Year growth

± 41%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Postsecondary teachers (2,898 people), Retail salespersons (2,347 people), and Customer service representatives (2,009 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

75k

2022 Value

41%

1 Year growth

± 41%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,361 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,302 people), and Construction (4,829 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,162

Median earning men ± $1,457

$28,835

Median earning women ± $1,339

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,940), Public Administration ($59,111), and Wholesale Trade ($50,922).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,000), Wholesale Trade ($41,080), and Public Administration ($39,451).

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 South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 2023, universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX awarded 13,694 degrees. The student population of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 21,892 male students and 25,883 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (7,385 and 57.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,416 and 26.7%), Black or African American (809 and 6.32%), and Asian (565 and 4.41%).

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas Tech University (10,618 and 77.5%), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2,459 and 18%), and Lubbock Christian University (346 and 2.53%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are Registered Nursing (1,077 and 7.86%), General Business Administration & Management (477 and 3.48%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (430 and 3.14%).

The median tuition costs in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX are $26,678 for private four year colleges, and $7,693 and $20,292 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 47,775 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 47,775 students enrolled in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,487 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
945 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
442 degrees awarded
General Psychology
409 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 945 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
10,618 degrees awarded
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
2,459 degrees awarded
Lubbock Christian University
346 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas Tech University with 10,618 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5,558 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.683 times less than the 8,136 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,385 degrees mean that there were 2.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,416 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 ($26,678) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,642) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2022, 0.942% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX in false were N/A.

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

People in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX is $51,932. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Collin County (Northwest)--Celina City & Prosper Town PUMA, TX with a value of $165,240, followed by Denton County (South Central)--Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (Northwest) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $162,559 and $161,416.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX was Collin County (Northwest)--Celina City & Prosper Town PUMA, TX with a value of $165,240, followed by Denton County (South Central)--Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (Northwest) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $162,559 and $161,416.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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.

$51,932

Median Household Income

± $1,962

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (6.69%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (6.69%).

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

15.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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 South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX (34.9k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock 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

85.3% of the population of South Plains Association of Governments--Lubbock County, Lubbock City (Central) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 8.36% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.915% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1641 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1629 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,641 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,641 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1,629 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.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.7%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

8.36%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.915%

Military or VA

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

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