Littlefield, Texas
Littlefield: city in Texas, USA
About
Littlefield is a city located in the county of Lamb in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,372 and a population density of 389 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,755 inhabitants.
The city was created 114 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Littlefield
| Population | 5,755 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Lamb County |
| Postal code | 79339 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 16.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9173,-102.3249 |
| Named for | George W. Littlefield |
| Altitude | 3,556 feet / 1084 meters |
| Capital city | Littlefield is capital of Lamb County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1912 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:15:00 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 351 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Littlefield is located at 33°55'2"N 102°19'30"W (33.9173100, -102.3249000).
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Weather
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 20 mph SSW
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Littlefield decreased by 10.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,372 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,416 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,316 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,221 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,138 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,031 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,988 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,975 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,942 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,843 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,755 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,210 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,557 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,657 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,564 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 13.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 30.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 100.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 99.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 546 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
Littlefield zip code is 79339.
County name: Lamb, County
fips: 48279
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,171 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $537 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $837 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,952 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.02 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,641 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,128 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,011 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 74,017 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,302 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,194 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,073 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 798 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 597 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 740 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 724 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,721.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.81 |
Services and Civic Places in Littlefield
1Littlefield Police Department
Rating: 3.5 (6)
100 W 6th St, Littlefield, TX 79339 View details
Phone: +18063855161 | Website available
2City of Littlefield
Rating: 3 (2)
301 Xit Dr, Littlefield, TX 79339 View details
Phone: +18063859202 | Website available
People born in Littlefield (11)
People born in Littlefield, including psychologist Richard E. Nisbett, country music singer, songwriter, and musician Waylon Jennings, lyricist and librettist of musical theatre Tom Jones, .
More notable people
- Billy Howton (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 05/07/1930
- Dirk West (American cartoonist) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Eric Morris (American football player) he was born in 26/10/1985
- Tim Dunn (American businessman) he was born in 18/12/1955
- Wilford Moore (American football player and coach (1919-2014)) he was born in 20/11/1919
- Lisa Whelchel (American actress, singer, songwriter, author, and public speaker) she was born in 29/05/1963
- Jess Dow (American football player and coach (1916-2003)) he was born in 16/12/1916
- Jerry Don Sanders (American football coach) he was born in 24/02/1948
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Littlefield, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228158 | South Plains College | Levelland (TX) | 79336 |
| 226383 | Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock (TX) | 79407-2099 |
| 226675 | Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health | Lubbock (TX) | 79407 |
| 229337 | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock (TX) | 79430 |
| 487232 | Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock | Lubbock (TX) | 79414-2532 |
Closest post offices linked to Littlefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Littlefield Post Office | Littlefield (TX) | 79339 |
| Amher Post Office | Amherst (TX) | 79312 |
| Spad Post Office | Spade (TX) | 79369 |
| Anton Post Office | Anton (TX) | 79313 |
| Whitharral Post Office | Whitharral (TX) | 79380 |
Other cities in Lamb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lamb County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Olton | 2,025 | City in Texas, United States |
| Earth | 951 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Sudan | 879 | City in Texas, U. |
| Springlake | 102 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Littlefield distances to largest Texas cities