Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County: county in Texas, United States
About
Lubbock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 278,831 and a population density of 120 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 314,772 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lubbock. The county was created 135 years ago in 1890.
County Snapshot
Lubbock County at a glance
Lubbock County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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LubbockPopulation 262,611
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Quick Facts about Lubbock County
| Population | 314,772 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2333 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6102,-101.8206 |
| Named for | Thomas Saltus Lubbock |
| Altitude | 3,199 feet / 975 meters |
| Capital | Lubbock |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:05:11 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Lubbock County is located at 33°36'37"N 101°49'14"W (33.6102100, -101.8205500). It has 7 neighbors: Crosby County, Floyd County, Garza County, Hockley County, Lamb County, Lynn County and Terry County.
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The largest city of Lubbock County is Lubbock with a population of 262,611. Other cities include, Canyon population 16,387, Slaton population 5,975, Wolfforth population 5,716 and Abernathy population 2,691. See all Lubbock County cities & populated places.
Lubbock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lubbock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 262,611 | The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area. |
| Canyon | 16,387 | City in Randall County, Texas, United States |
| Slaton | 5,975 | City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States |
| Wolfforth | 5,716 | City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States |
| Abernathy | 2,691 | City in Texas |
| Shallowater | 2,613 | City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States |
| Idalou | 2,313 | City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,126 | Town of the United States |
| New Deal | 841 | Town in the U. |
Official website of Lubbock County
Official Website- Lubbock
Demographics
The population of Lubbock County increased by 11.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 278,831 | - | census |
| 2011 | 283,408 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 285,961 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 289,515 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 294,433 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 298,337 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 302,094 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 305,413 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 307,627 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 310,569 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 314,772 | 1.34% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |