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Lamesa, TX


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Lamesa, Texas

Lamesa, Texas, in Dawson county, is 51 miles N of Midland, Texas (center to center) and 269 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 9,952.

The People and Families of Lamesa

In Lamesa, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Lamesa is non-white. Lamesa boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lamesa had a median family income of $31,556.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lamesa ($4,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lamesa Housing

About 75% of housing units in Lamesa are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Lamesa, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Lamesa than in most places of its size.

High Points

Lamesa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLamesa Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLamesa Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lamesa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lamesa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lamesa, TX

Comparing Lamesa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime34
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