Lamesa, TXPublished Date: December 23, 2024Lamesa is located in Dawson County, Texas and has a population of 8,571. The poverty rate in Lamesa is 28.4% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Lamesa is 11% while the Dawson County unemployment rate is 9.5%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 49% |
| Female | | 51% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lamesa | | 33.1 |
| Dawson | | 34 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lamesa | | $39,434 |
| Dawson | | $45,268 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lamesa | | $92,163 |
| Dawson | | $105,248 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lamesa | | $817 |
| Dawson | | $805 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Lamesa | | 28.4% |
| Dawson | | 24.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 61.5%
▩ Black or African American 3.1%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0.5%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 15.9%
▩ Hispanic 71.9%
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