As of 2025 the population of Lamesa is 8,214. The population is expected to shrink to 7,876 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.84%.
The median age of Lamesa residents is 39.
The diversity index of Lamesa is 77.0, 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 $70,102 and projected to be $73,423 in 2030. Per capita income is $27,629, projected to be $29,489 in 2030. 0.99% of households – 81 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $525,301 and the average disposable income is $57,485.
There are 3,868 housing units in Lamesa; 2,335 are owner-occupied, 900 are rented, and 633 are vacant. The average home value is $213,396, with 68 homes built in 2010 or later, and 485 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 378 businesses in Lamesa, employing 3,396 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,699 age 16 and above. 997 workers commute into Lamesa from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,695 residents both live and work in/around Lamesa. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.71% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,621 drive alone, 721 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 226 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 131 residents work from home.
2,030 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 372 have associates degrees, 787 have bachelor’s degrees, and 147 hold a graduate or professional degree.
