Poverty Rate in Lubbock, Texas
In Lubbock, Texas, an estimated 47,548 of 246,814 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas?
The poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas is 19.3%.
- How many people in Lubbock, Texas live in poverty?
In Lubbock, Texas, an estimated 47,548 of 246,814 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas is 35.92% higher than the Texas average. In Lubbock, Texas, an estimated 19.3% of 246,814 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.2% of 28,933,638 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Lubbock, Texas is 50.78% higher than the US average. In Lubbock, Texas, an estimated 19.3% of 246,814 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Lubbock, Texas
2022
19.3% of 253 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
20.1% of 58 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
21.2% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
19.7% of 42 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
19.7% of 57 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
20.5% of 162 thousand people
18 to 34 years
29.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
29.7% of 80 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
11.6% of 82 thousand people
60 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Lubbock, Texas
2022
12.5% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Lubbock, Texas
2022
12.2% of 33 thousand people
- Gender
Male
18.6% Poverty Rate for men in Lubbock, Texas
2022
18.6% of 124 thousand people
Female
20.1% Poverty Rate for women in Lubbock, Texas
2022
20.1% of 129 thousand people
- Race
White
17.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Lubbock, Texas
2022
17.4% of 150 thousand people
Black or African American
31.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lubbock, Texas
2022
31.8% of 16 thousand people
Asian
11.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Lubbock, Texas
2022
11.9% of 7 thousand people
Some other race
17.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Lubbock, Texas
2022
17.4% of 21 thousand people
Two or more races
22.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Lubbock, Texas
2022
22.1% of 58 thousand people
Hispanic
21.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Lubbock, Texas
2022
21.9% of 98 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Lubbock, Texas
2022
15.9% of 122 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Lubbock, Texas
2022
12.5% of 153 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Lubbock, Texas
2022
33.4% of 16 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Lubbock, Texas
2022
15% of 37 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Lubbock, Texas
2022
12.5% of 44 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lubbock, Texas
2022
5% of 56 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
13.7% of 141 thousand people
Employed
12% Poverty Rate for employed people in Lubbock, Texas
2022
12% of 133 thousand people
Male
11% Poverty Rate for employed men in Lubbock, Texas
2022
11% of 71 thousand people
Female
13.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Lubbock, Texas
2022
13.2% of 63 thousand people
Unemployed
44.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Lubbock, Texas
2022
44.8% of 7 thousand people
Male
39.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Lubbock, Texas
2022
39.6% of 3 thousand people
Female
48.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Lubbock, Texas
2022
48.4% of 4 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
18.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lubbock, Texas
2022
18.9% of 202 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lubbock, Texas
2022
6.3% of 95 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Lubbock, Texas
2022
28.3% of 51 thousand people
Did not work
31.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Lubbock, Texas
2022
31.7% of 56 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
36.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Lubbock, Texas
2022
36.2% of 68 thousand people
Male
34% Poverty Rate for single men in Lubbock, Texas
2022
34% of 36 thousand people
Female
38.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Lubbock, Texas
2022
38.6% of 32 thousand people
18 to 24 years
59.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
59.3% of 25 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
17.5% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
18.2% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
24.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
27.8% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Lubbock, Texas
2022
20.7% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
34.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Lubbock, Texas
2022
34.6% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
10% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Lubbock, Texas
2022
10% of 30 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
50.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Lubbock, Texas
2022
50.3% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
64.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Lubbock, Texas
2022
64.1% of 18 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lubbock, Texas
2022
19.1%