South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX

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2023 Population
120,038
0.653% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36.2
1.97% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.8%
4.53% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$56,157
4.84% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$103,500
4.12% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
47,289
0.213% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX had a population of 120k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $56,157. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX declined from 120,827 to 120,038, a −0.653% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,565 to $56,157, a 4.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.3%), White (Hispanic) (25.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (18.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.23%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%).

36.8% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County 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.

92.3% of the residents in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are South Plains College (1,779 degrees awarded in 2023) and Wayland Baptist University (926 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was $103,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX
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Population & Diversity

South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 120k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.6% of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (12.7k people).

In 2023, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.9k people) in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k White (Hispanic) and 22.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are Spanish (39,224 households), German (1,200 households), and Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari) (100 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,995
Women
48.3%
62,069
Men
51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 120,064 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

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Citizenship

92.3%
2023 Citizenship
91.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.3% of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45.9k ± 447
  2. White (Hispanic)
    31.1k ± 1.78k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    22.3k ± 1.38k
55.8%
Hispanic Population
66.9k people

In 2023, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.9k people) in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k White (Hispanic) and 22.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

55.8% of the people in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are hispanic (66.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    10,402 ± 2,393 people
  2. Honduras
    545 ± 572 people
  3. Guatemala
    294 ± 420 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 10,402 South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 545 and Guatemala with 294.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.7k people
11.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.2k people

As of 2023, 10.6% of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX residents (12.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was 11.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    39,224 households (35.1%)
  2. German
    1,200 households (1.07%)
  3. Persian (Incl. Farsi, Dari)
    100 households (0.0894%)

36.8% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County 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--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 35.1% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,104 ± 160
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    840 ± 198
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    837 ± 214

South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX employs 47.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX were Elementary & secondary schools (4,655 people), Construction (4,335 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,568 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($408,095), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($131,047), and Automotive repair & maintenance ($119,462).

Males in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,997. The income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,252
Women
42.8%
27,037
Men
57.2%

The workforce of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX in 2023 was 47,289 people, with 42.8% woman, and 57.2% men.

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Occupations

47.3k
2023 Value
−0.213%
1 Year decline
± −0.213%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.213%, from 47.4k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,005 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,979 people), and Cashiers (1,419 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k
2023 Value
−0.213%
1 Year decline
± −0.213%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.213%, from 47.4k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,655 people), Construction (4,335 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,568 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,988
Median earning men ± $1,804
$29,040
Median earning women ± $1,163

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($81,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,409), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,348).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,250), Construction ($42,738), and Manufacturing ($42,574).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.72%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% 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 10.8%.

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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

Voting results are not available for South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
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 Texas1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX awarded 2,705 degrees. The student population of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,913 male students and 6,814 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,213 and 45.3%), followed by White (1,007 and 37.6%), Black or African American (282 and 10.5%), and Asian (44 and 1.64%).

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are South Plains College (1,779 and 65.8%) and Wayland Baptist University (926 and 34.2%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (430 and 15.9%), General Studies (387 and 14.3%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (137 and 5.06%).

The median tuition cost in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $21,728.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,727 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 11,727 students enrolled in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,564 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    101 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    387 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    106 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was General Business Administration & Management with 101 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. South Plains College
    1,779 degrees awarded
  2. Wayland Baptist University
    926 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Plains College with 1,779 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX, which is 0.788 times less than the 1,513 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,213 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,007 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,728) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,885) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,186) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.6k), Some college (20k), and Secondary Education (19.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was $103,500 in 2023, which is 0.341 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $99,400 to $103,500, a 4.12% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$103,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,536
$29,363
Median Property Taxes
±$1,145

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 South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.1%
Homeownership
2023
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 69.1% of the housing units in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$56,157
Median Household Income
± $2,223
42.5k
Number of Households
± 1,410

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.5k households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX grew to $56,157 from the previous year's value of $53,565.

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Wage Distribution

0.441
2023 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.551% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.7%)
  2. Carpooled (13.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.77%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (3.77%).

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County 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--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX (19.2k out of 114k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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Health

77.8% of the population of South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 18% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 9.81% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.
1,344 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

22.2%
Uninsured
36.7%
Employer Coverage
18%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
9.81%
Non-Group
1.24%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plains Association of Governments--Outside Lubbock County PUMA, TX grew by 1.75% from 21.9% to 22.2%.

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