As of 2026 the population of Lamesa is 8,091. The population is expected to shrink to 7,728 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.91%.
The median age of Lamesa residents is 39.
The diversity index of Lamesa is 76.8, meaning that there is a 77% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Lamesa is $70,683 and projected to be $75,500 in 2031. Per capita income is $28,230, projected to be $30,785 in 2031. 1.24% of households – 100 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $580,426 and the average disposable income is $57,878.
There are 3,891 housing units in Lamesa; 2,301 are owner-occupied, 919 are rented, and 671 are vacant. The average home value is $217,987, with 52 homes built in 2010 or later, and 459 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 376 businesses in Lamesa, employing 3,189 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,653 age 16 and above. 1,062 workers commute into Lamesa from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,582 residents both live and work in/around Lamesa. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 13.87% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.12% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,508 drive alone, 793 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 216 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 136 residents work from home.
2,057 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 423 have associates degrees, 609 have bachelor’s degrees, and 203 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
