Demographics & People — Lubbock, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 261,078 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~273,700 |
| Median Age | 30.5 |
| Total Households | 105,259 |
| Family Households | 59,689 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 168,623 |
| Black or African American | 21,656 |
| Asian | 7,190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95,937 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 97,078 |
| Other groups | 95,315 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 91,064 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 78,826 |
| German | 21,807 |
| English | 21,276 |
| Irish | 16,600 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,698 |
| American | 11,851 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 7,903 |
Language
| English Only | 194,324 |
| Spanish | 40,916 |
| Population 5+ | 244,264 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 10,698 |
| Population 18+ | 198,998 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lubbock, Texas.