Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 162 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,606 (38.8%) |
| Some College | 1,033 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 983 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 751 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,177 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,810 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,999 ▼ 72% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $947/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,994 |
| Vacant Units | 1,263 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lamb County is located in Texas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,202 residents. With a median age of 37.07, it is a relatively young county.
Lamb County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,809 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Lamb County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $78,999 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $946. Homeownership rates are high at 72.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lamb County are majority Hispanic (56.32%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lamb County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79312 | Amherst | 1,114 | $56,339 | $50,500 | $969 | 0.9% | 17.4% |
| 79031 | Earth | 1,213 | $46,384 | $93,300 | $803 | 1.3% | 13.0% |
| 79339 | Littlefield | 6,707 | $57,035 | $76,500 | $1,019 | 3.8% | 31.7% |
| 79064 | Olton | 2,191 | $57,841 | $81,300 | $843 | 3.8% | 30.1% |
| 79082 | Springlake | 401 | $61,250 | $53,600 | — | 0.0% | 40.1% |
| 79371 | Sudan | 1,464 | $62,014 | $103,800 | $875 | 0.6% | 30.0% |