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Lamesa city, TX

ZIP 79331 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79331

79331 has a population of 11,751 with a median age of 34.8 yrs (58.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Black
7.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
55.8%+198% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.1%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
27.4%+147% vs US avg
x
High school
35.3%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79331

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
22.3%+179% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,751
Median age34.8
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.4%
Hispanic55.8%
Black7.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born17.6%