South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

121,992

4.35% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0.847% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.8%

2.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,122

6.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$84,800

4.05% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,537

3.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX had a population of 122k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $51,122. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined from 127,535 to 121,992, a −4.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,000 to $51,122, a 6.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (38.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%).

39% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.8% of the residents in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are South Plains College (1,581 degrees awarded in 2021) and Wayland Baptist University (1,321 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $84,800, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX borders Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (Outside Potter & Randall Counties) PUMA, TX, Lubbock CountyLubbock City (Outer) PUMA, TX, North Texas Regional Planning Commission (Outside Wichita County) & Wise County PUMA, TX, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

About the photo: South Plains Fairgrounds, Lubbock, TX

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Population & Diversity

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 122k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.2% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (13.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more White (Hispanic) residents (47.2k people) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Spanish (42,611 households), German (984 households), and Arabic (131 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,862

Women

48.3%

63,082

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 121,944 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.8%

2021 Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
47.2k ± 1.55k
White (Non-Hispanic)
46.7k ± 487
Two+ (Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.37k

56.2%

Hispanic Population

68.6k people

56.2% of the people in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are hispanic (68.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
11,635 ± 2,519 people
Honduras
361 ± 466 people
Guatemala
275 ± 407 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 11,635 South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 361 and Guatemala with 275.

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.6k people

11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2021, 11.2% of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX residents (13.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
42,611 households (37.4%)
German
984 households (0.864%)
Arabic
131 households (0.115%)

39% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 37.4% of the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,225 ± 176
Gulf War (2001-)
940 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
883 ± 162

South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX employs 47.5k people. The largest industries in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), Construction (3,479 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,913 people), and the highest paying industries are Petroleum refining ($114,845), Offices of physicians ($94,996), and Automotive repair & maintenance ($94,377).

Males in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,303. The income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,384

Women

43.6%

27,680

Men

56.4%

The workforce of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 49,064 people, with 43.6% woman, and 56.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

47.5k

2021 Value

−3.11%

1 Year decline

± −3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.11%, from 49.1k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,553 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,955 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k

2021 Value

−3.11%

1 Year decline

± −3.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −3.11%, from 49.1k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), Construction (3,479 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,913 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,220

Median earning men ± $1,934

$26,632

Median earning women ± $1,135

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($54,638), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,640), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,545).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($39,327), Public Administration ($38,058), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,755).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX awarded 2,902 degrees. The student population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,176 male students and 7,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,159 and 40.5%), followed by White (1,119 and 39.1%), Black or African American (366 and 12.8%), and Asian (61 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are South Plains College (1,581 and 54.5%) and Wayland Baptist University (1,321 and 45.5%).

The most popular majors in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (591 and 20.4%), General Studies (423 and 14.6%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (275 and 9.48%).

The median tuition cost in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $20,588.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,438 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,438 students enrolled in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,734 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
90 degrees awarded
General Studies
422 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
97 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Plains College
1,581 degrees awarded
Wayland Baptist University
1,321 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Plains College with 1,581 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,326 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, which is 0.841 times less than the 1,576 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,159 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,119 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,588) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,564) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,160) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.72% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Some college (20.8k), and Primary Education (20.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was $84,800 in 2021, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $81,500 to $84,800, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is $51,122. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$84,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,927

$29,042

Median Property Taxes

±$1,043

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69% of the housing units in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,122

Median Household Income

± $1,663

42.1k

Number of Households

± 1,352

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.1k households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX grew to $51,122 from the previous year's value of $48,000.

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

0.436

2020 Wage GINI in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.255% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (3.09%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (3.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX (19.5k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

78.1% of the population of South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

21.9%

Uninsured

37.6%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX declined by 0.137% from 22% to 21.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.