As of 2024 the population of Lamesa is 8,369. The population is expected to shrink to 8,066 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.73%.
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 $65,578 and projected to be $77,178 in 2029. Per capita income is $25,423, projected to be $30,602 in 2029. 0.99% of households – 83 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $582,577 and the average disposable income is $54,418.
There are 3,885 housing units in Lamesa; 2,359 are owner-occupied, 884 are rented, and 642 are vacant. The average home value is $209,517, with 42 homes built in 2010 or later, and 287 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 395 businesses in Lamesa, employing 3,908 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,367 age 16 and above. 727 workers commute into Lamesa from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,636 residents both live and work in/around Lamesa. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.27% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,547 drive alone, 610 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 75 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 135 residents work from home.
2,021 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 289 have associates degrees, 750 have bachelor’s degrees, and 104 hold a graduate or professional degree.
