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Lubbock County

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Population

318,8842024

Higher than communities in Texas

Household income

$64,1552024

Similar to communities in Texas

Home value

$214,1002024

Similar to communities in Texas

Unemployment

3.9%2026

Similar to communities in Texas

Violent crime

7912023

Less favorable than communities in Texas

Work from home

7.3%2024

Similar to communities in Texas

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Tax Collection

County auditor reports venue, short-term rental tax receipts up year over year

The county's Local Earning Tax Office reported monthly increases: September collections rose to $398,022.88 (up 23% month over month) and fiscal-year collections increased 13% to $4,122,492.72; venue account balance and disbursements through Oct. 30 were announced.

Lubbock County — Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve 287G MOA for Precinct Four despite judge's objections

Nov 9, 2026

Court approves FY27 critical needs requests for three volunteer fire departments

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners narrowly authorize 287G MOA for Constable Precinct One amid liability and funding concerns

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve budget transfers, amendments and claims payments

Nov 9, 2026

287g MOA

Court approves 287G MOA for Constable Precinct Two in 3–2 vote

Nov 9, 2026

Community Events

Commissioners grant $1,000 to Fiestas del Llano for Poncho Claws community event

Nov 9, 2026

Immigration Enforcement

Court authorizes 287(g) task-force MOA for Constable Precinct 1 after heated debate on liability and funding

Nov 9, 2026

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What stands out in Lubbock County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lubbock County with communities in Texas or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Lubbock County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on average travel time to work.

99th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 9Commissioners CourtApprovals granted and county staff to process disbursements.Nov 9Commissioners Court 11/09/2026Approved $1,000 funding for Poncho Claws (unanimous).Oct 26Commissioners' Court-2026-10-26Acceptance of donation approved.Oct 26Commissioners' CourtBoth critical-needs applications approved.

More coverage

Tax office reports 23% monthly increase in venue/short-term rental collections; $19 million balance in venue account

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve 287(g) MOA for Precinct 4 after objections about county protections

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve minutes, budget amendments, surplus transfers and critical-needs grants

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve 287(g) MOA for Constable Precinct 2 despite funding questions

Nov 9, 2026