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'''Lubbock County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 278,831.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48303.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 19, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lubbock, Texas|Lubbock]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1891.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Texas: Individual County Chronologies|work=Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=[[Newberry Library|The Newberry Library]]|date=2008|accessdate=May 25, 2015}}</ref> It is named for [[Thomas Saltus Lubbock]],<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA191|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=191}}</ref> a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] colonel and [[Texas Ranger Division|Texas Ranger]] (some sources give his first name as Thompson).
'''Lubbock County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 278,831.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48303.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=December 19, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/60AUNfDNk?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48303.html |archivedate=July 14, 2011 |df= }}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Lubbock, Texas|Lubbock]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1891.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Texas: Individual County Chronologies|work=Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=[[Newberry Library|The Newberry Library]]|date=2008|accessdate=May 25, 2015}}</ref> It is named for [[Thomas Saltus Lubbock]],<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA191|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=191}}</ref> a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] colonel and [[Texas Ranger Division|Texas Ranger]] (some sources give his first name as Thompson).


Lubbock County, along with [[Crosby County, Texas|Crosby County]], and [[Lynn County, Texas|Lynn County]], is part of the [[Lubbock metropolitan area|Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area]] (MSA). The Lubbock MSA and Levelland Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA), encompassing only [[Hockley County, Texas|Hockley County]], form the larger [[Lubbock–Levelland combined statistical area|Lubbock–Levelland Combined Statistical Area]] (CSA).
Lubbock County, along with [[Crosby County, Texas|Crosby County]], and [[Lynn County, Texas|Lynn County]], is part of the [[Lubbock metropolitan area|Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area]] (MSA). The Lubbock MSA and Levelland Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA), encompassing only [[Hockley County, Texas|Hockley County]], form the larger [[Lubbock–Levelland combined statistical area|Lubbock–Levelland Combined Statistical Area]] (CSA).

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Lubbock County
County
The current Lubbock County Courthouse
The current Lubbock County Courthouse
Map of Texas highlighting Lubbock County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°37′N 101°49′W / 33.61°N 101.82°W / 33.61; -101.82
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1891
Named forThomas Saltus Lubbock
SeatLubbock
Largest cityLubbock
Area
 • Total901 sq mi (2,330 km2)
 • Land896 sq mi (2,320 km2)
 • Water5.1 sq mi (13 km2)  0.6%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2015)
299,453
 • Density332.36/sq mi (128.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.co.lubbock.tx.us
The first Lubbock County Courthouse was used from 1891-1916.
The second Lubbock County Courthouse remained open until 1968, though a third courthouse had been built in 1950.

Lubbock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 278,831.[1] Its county seat is Lubbock.[2] The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1891.[3] It is named for Thomas Saltus Lubbock,[4] a Confederate colonel and Texas Ranger (some sources give his first name as Thompson).

Lubbock County, along with Crosby County, and Lynn County, is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The Lubbock MSA and Levelland Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA), encompassing only Hockley County, form the larger Lubbock–Levelland Combined Statistical Area (CSA).

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 901 square miles (2,330 km2), of which 896 square miles (2,320 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km2) (0.6%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188025—
18903332.0%
1900293787.9%
19103,6241,136.9%
192011,096206.2%
193039,104252.4%
194051,78232.4%
1950101,04895.1%
1960156,27154.7%
1970179,29514.7%
1980211,65118.0%
1990222,6365.2%
2000242,6289.0%
2010278,83114.9%
2015 (est.)299,453[6]7.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1850–2010[8] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 242,628 people, 92,516 households, and 60,135 families residing in the county. The population density was 270 people per square mile (104/km²). There were 100,595 housing units at an average density of 112 per square mile (43/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.30% White, 7.67% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 14.15% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. 27.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 92,516 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.20% were married couples living together, 12.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.00% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 16.30% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 19.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,198, and the median income for a family was $41,067. Males had a median income of $29,961 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,323. About 12.00% of families and 17.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.60% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential Election Results 1960-2016
Year Democratic Republican
2016 28.3% 28,023 66.3% 65,651
2012 28.8% 26,088 69.7% 63,133
2008 31.3% 30,486 68.4% 66,304
2004 24.1% 22,472 75.3% 70,135
2000 24.3% 18,469 73.8% 56,054
1996 30.6% 22,786 63.5% 47,304
1992 26.8% 22,240 59.0% 48,847
1988 30.3% 22,202 69.3% 50,760
1984 24.7% 18,793 75.0% 57,151
1980 27.6% 18,732 68.8% 46,711
1976 38.9% 24,797 60.4% 38,478
1972 25.9% 15,353 73.5% 43,564
1968 30.8% 15,430 51.1% 25,646
1964 55.9% 22,057 41.1% 17,372

Communities

Cities

Towns

Village

Unincorporated communities

Ghost Town

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved December 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 191.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.

External links

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