Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lamesa, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,393

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

68.5%5,750

White

27%2,264

Black

2.9%245

Two or More

0.8%64

Asian

0.7%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%412

High School Diploma

29.2%1,478

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%342

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%554

Associate's Degree

7.2%365

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%538

Master's Degree

1.7%86

Professional Degree

0.7%36

Doctorate

0.8%39

HS or Higher

76%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$95,000

Median Renti

$813

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%2,362

Renter-Occupied

30.7%1,047

Total Units

4,073

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.7%513

$50K–$100K

32.4%766

$100K–$150K

19%448

$150K–$200K

12.1%285

$200K–$300K

7.9%186

$300K–$500K

4.9%115

$500K–$1M

2.1%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

214

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

100

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%22

2010–2019

0.7%30

2000–2009

0.3%12

1990–1999

5.5%226

1980–1989

9.2%374

1970–1979

15.9%646

1960–1969

24.3%990

1950–1959

23.1%941

1940–1949

9.2%373

1939 or earlier

11.3%459

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%2,371

Electricity

28.3%964

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%53

No Fuel

0.6%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,007

Mean Household Incomei

$73,403

Per Capita Incomei

$29,918

Poverty Ratei

22.5%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

3,980

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%252

$10K–$15K

7%238

$15K–$20K

10.6%363

$20K–$25K

3.5%121

$25K–$30K

9.3%317

$30K–$35K

5.2%177

$35K–$40K

1.6%56

$40K–$45K

1.7%59

$45K–$50K

4%135

$50K–$60K

4.8%163

$60K–$75K

8.2%281

$75K–$100K

15.3%520

$100K–$125K

7.9%269

$125K–$150K

3%101

$150K–$200K

6.2%211

$200K+

4.3%146

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

145

Residentsi

173

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers95 homes87% occupied$413/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes86% occupied$345/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,007/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

70.8%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

28.5%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

72.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.8% of subsidized households are minority

28.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4685.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

384

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,653

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.9%Insured

20.1%Uninsured