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.

Levelland, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,466

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

58.8%7,326

White

36.4%4,535

Black

2.8%352

Two or More

1.6%202

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%26

Asian

0.2%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%376

High School Diploma

23.1%1,799

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%667

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%1,386

Associate's Degree

9%699

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%826

Master's Degree

4.8%376

Professional Degree

0.2%12

Doctorate

0.7%54

HS or Higher

79.6%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,400

Median Renti

$846

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%3,077

Renter-Occupied

33.3%1,537

Total Units

5,408

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

147

$500–$750

399

$750–$1,000

469

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

119

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%38

2010–2019

2.6%142

2000–2009

7.4%398

1990–1999

10.8%585

1980–1989

20.6%1,113

1970–1979

20.2%1,090

1960–1969

14.5%782

1950–1959

12.9%698

1940–1949

5.7%307

1939 or earlier

4.7%255

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.1%2,679

Electricity

36.8%1,698

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%136

No Fuel

1.1%52

Solar

0.8%38

Wood

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,000

Mean Household Incomei

$75,679

Per Capita Incomei

$29,343

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

5,949

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

214

Residentsi

338

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing55 homes93% occupied$369/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers159 homes77% occupied$388/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

69.2%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

24.3%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70.4% of subsidized households are minority

23.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.6% 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

1,2399.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,225

India

Workforce

Total Employed

5,675

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

335(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.9%Insured

20.1%Uninsured