South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

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2019 Population

128,390

0.587% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

35.1

1.15% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.4%

6.68% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$48,254

2.87% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$78,400

3.57% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

49,829

0.504% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX had a population of 128k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $48,254. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined from 129,148 to 128,390, a −0.587% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,906 to $48,254, a 2.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (48.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.7%), Other (Hispanic) (4.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.56%). 38.5% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

91.2% 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 Wayland Baptist University (1,382 degrees awarded in 2019) and South Plains College (1,369 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $78,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%. Most people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX borders Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Outer) PUMA, TX, North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX

Photo by Kimberly Vardeman

United States New Mexico Texas

Diversity

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 128k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 11.7% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (15k people).

In 2019, there were 1.23 times more White (Hispanic) residents (62.7k people) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.24k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Spanish (44,054 speakers), German (1,190 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (114 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Hispanic)
62.7k ± 1.09k
White (Non-Hispanic)
51k ± 418
Other (Hispanic)
5.24k ± 805

55.1%

Hispanic Population

70.7k people

55.1% of the people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (70.7k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
44,054 speakers (36.9%)
German
1,190 speakers (0.996%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
114 speakers (0.0954%)

38.5% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 36.9% of the overall population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.996% speak German and 0.0954% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

11.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

As of 2019, 11.7% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents (15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2019, the median age of all people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 35.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,234 ± 2,675 people
Honduras
384 ± 480 people
El Salvador
266 ± 400 people

In 2019, 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 13,234 South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 384 and El Salvador with 266.

Citizenship

91.2%

2019 Citizenship

91.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 91.2% 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 2018, the percentage of US citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,547 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
775 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
737 ± 172

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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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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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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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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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Economy

Median household income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is $48,254. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

Males in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,657. The income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (4,496 people), Construction (3,092 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($132,429), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($87,441), and Oil & gas extraction ($81,003).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,254

2019 value

± $1,177

2.87%

1 Year Growth

± 3.47%

Households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $48,254, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,906 in 2018, which represents a 2.87% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$50,953

Average Male Salary in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

± $6,985

$34,657

Average Female Salary in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

± $4,090

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX made 1.47 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

Asian
$59,739 ± $153,612
White
$39,287 ± $4,368
American Indian
$38,751 ± $46,895

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.52 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2019 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

0.426

2018 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

In 2019, the income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.749% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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 0.478. 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (19.9k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
16,898 ± 782
Hispanic
13,526 ± 713
Black
1,150 ± 239

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

49.8k

2019 Value

0.504%

1 Year growth

± 0.504%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.504%, from 49.6k employees to 49.8k 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 (3,061 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,231 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,669 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.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (3,061 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,231 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,669 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Pumping station operators (17.1 times higher than expected), Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (15.4 times), and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (15.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Physicians ($286,137), Industrial production managers ($131,159), and Chief executives & legislators ($122,674).

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2019 Value

0.504%

1 Year growth

± 0.504%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.504%, from 49.6k employees to 49.8k 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 (4,496 people), Construction (3,092 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,496 people), Construction (3,092 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of Agricultural chemical manufacturing (21.7 times higher than expected), Support activities for agriculture & forestry (15.6 times), and Support activities for mining (14.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Petroleum refining ($132,429), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($87,441), and Oil & gas extraction ($81,003).

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

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

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
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

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

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 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 2019, universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX awarded 2,751 degrees. The student population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 5,797 male students and 7,499 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are White (1,198 and 44.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (991 and 36.4%), Black or African American (295 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (99 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Wayland Baptist University (1,382 and 50.2%) and South Plains College (1,369 and 49.8%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (603 and 21.9%), General Studies (305 and 11.1%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (294 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $21,360.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
85 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
305 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
89 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 85 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wayland Baptist University
1,382 degrees awarded
South Plains College
1,369 degrees awarded

$21,360

Median Private

In 2019, the South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wayland Baptist University with 1,382 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,364

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,387

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.983 times less than the 1,387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,198 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
991 degrees awarded
Black or African American
295 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was White students. These 1,198 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 991 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $78,400 in 2019, which is 0.326 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $75,700 to $78,400, a 3.57% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 18.8 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 Value

$78,400

2019 Median

± $2,079

$75,700

2018 Median

± $1,915

In 2019, the median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew to to $78,400 from the previous year's value of $75,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value 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 have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$48,254

Median Household Income

± $1,177

42.8k

Number of Households

± 1,223

In 2019, the median household income of the 42.8k households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew to $48,254 from the previous year's value of $46,906.

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX 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.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

2019 Homeownership

68.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.7% 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 68.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% of the workforce in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) 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 (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (3.3%)

In 2019, 79.1% 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 (3.3%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

79.1% of the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.912% 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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

20.9%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.912%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew by 2.76% from 20.3% to 20.9%.

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